Bambu Lab H2D vs Creality K1 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
They are 1000 € apart, and what decides it is the H2D's second extruder: otherwise both are enclosed CoreXY machines with a bed heating to 120 °C. Anyone printing one material at a time can stop at the K1 Max.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 1899 € | 899 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 51.4 × 62.6 cm | 43.5 × 46.2 × 52.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 31 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 320 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 325 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 1000 W |
| Maximum speed | 1000 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 50 μm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 320 mm | 300 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 325 mm | 300 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | Yes |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | Yes | No |
| Native Klipper | No | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 4 | 4 |
| 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. | It runs on the Klipper-based Creality OS. Compatible with Creality Print, Cura, and PrusaSlicer, featuring remote control support via Wi-Fi or LAN. |
The differences that matter
- Extruders: 2 against 1 → only the H2D prints two materials in the same part.
- Nozzle up to 350 °C against 300 °C (manufacturer's declared values) → filaments that need more than 300 °C only run on the H2D.
- Plate 350 × 320 mm against 300 × 300 mm → wider parts fit on the H2D.
- Price 1899 € against 899 € → a 1000 € difference.
Which one to choose
Choose H2D if…
you print parts in two materials in the same job, or filaments that need a nozzle above 300 °C (the H2D reaches 350 °C). The trade-off is 1000 € more and a 31 kg machine against 18 kg.
Choose K1 Max if…
you make prototypes and functional parts in one material at a time on an 899 € budget: enclosed chamber, 300 × 300 mm plate, 300 mm height. You give up the second extruder, the extra room (350 × 320 mm on the H2D) and nozzle temperatures above 300 °C.
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
- ELEGOO PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- Bambu Lab PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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