Bambu Lab H2D vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
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 |
H2D
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
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Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| 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.)
How we assign awards →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
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