Bambu Lab H2D vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

H2D and Ender-3 V3 SE are not direct competitors: very different prices (~10.9×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; H2D offers more capability at a higher price (~€1899). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Bambu Lab H2D H2D Bambu Lab F3 · Advanced
Creality Ender-3 V3 SE Ender-3 V3 SE Creality F2 · Intermediate
Awards
Identity
Launch year 2025 2023
Use tier F3 — Advanced F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 1899 € ~150–200 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 49.2 × 51.4 × 62.6 cm 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm
Weight (kg) 31 kg 7.34 kg
Work area (mm) 350 × 320 mm 220 × 220 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 325 mm 250 mm
Power (W) 2200 W 350 W
Voltage (V) 220 V
Maximum speed 1000 mm/s 250 mm/s
Declared precision 50 μm 0.1 ±mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 492 mm 220 mm
Build height Z (mm) 325 mm 250 mm
Kinematics CoreXY Cartesian
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 350 °C 260 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 120 °C 100 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 600 mm/s 250 mm/s
Enclosed chamber True False
Filament sensor True False
Auto bed leveling Mesh Mesh
Standard nozzle diameter (mm) 0.4 mm 0.4 mm
Multi-extruder True False
Native Klipper False False
Input shaper True False
Multicolor printing True False
Multicolor requires accessory True
Max colors 4 1
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The H2D uses Bambu Studio as its official slicer, available for macOS and Windows. Third-party slicers that export standard G-code — including PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer and Cura — are also compatible, though certain advanced proprietary features (such as automatic dual-nozzle offset calibration and Material CodeSync) are only accessible within the Bambu ecosystem. Remote monitoring and control are handled via Bambu Handy; Bambu Suite manages laser engraving and cutting workflows. The printer runs Creality's proprietary Marlin-based firmware. It is compatible with Creality Print and Cura 5.0 or later; Simplify3D support is documented by third-party resellers. Print files are transferred via SD card. Community guides exist for converting to Klipper, but this is not an officially supported configuration and requires manual hardware and firmware intervention.

MakerSpecs Awards

H2D

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Ender-3 V3 SE

Best price Intermediate

The lowest list price among intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €175. The second cheapest starts at €229. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)

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The differences that matter

  • Price: H2D 1899 € vs Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+985%)
  • Max print speed: H2D 600 mm/s vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s — H2D wins (+140%)
  • Work area: H2D 350×320 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm — H2D wins (+131%)
  • Max colors: H2D 4 vs Ender-3 V3 SE 1 — H2D wins (+300%)
  • Enclosed chamber: H2D yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no

Which one to choose

Choose H2D if…

you value max print speed, work area and max colors.

See the H2D sheet →

Choose Ender-3 V3 SE if…

you value price.

See the Ender-3 V3 SE sheet →

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