Bambu Lab H2S vs Bambu Lab P2S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
H2S and P2S are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose H2S if max print speed and work area matters more; choose P2S if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, H2S scores 61/100 against 50/100 for P2S.
| Parameter |
H2S
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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P2S
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1150–1250 € | 519 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 51.4 × 62.6 cm | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 30 kg | 14.9 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 340 × 320 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 340 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 1800 W | 1200 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 1000 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 50 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 320 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 340 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 1000 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | — | 20 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The H2S uses Bambu Studio as its primary slicer, with full support for proprietary features including automatic calibration, AI monitoring, and AMS management. It also accepts G-code exported from OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer, and Cura, though some advanced functions may not be available with third-party slicers. Laser and cutting functions are managed exclusively through Bambu Suite. Developer Mode is available, exposing MQTT access for custom integrations. | The official slicer is Bambu Studio, available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The printer also accepts standard G-code exported from third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Cura, though certain advanced Bambu-specific features — including RFID-based filament detection and some automatic calibration modes — are only available within Bambu Studio. Remote control is handled via the Bambu Handy mobile app and desktop app; push notifications require cloud connectivity. |
The differences that matter
- Price: H2S 1200 € vs P2S 519 € — P2S wins (+131%)
- Max print speed: H2S 1000 mm/s vs P2S 600 mm/s — H2S wins (+67%)
- Work area: H2S 340×320 mm vs P2S 256×256 mm — H2S wins (+66%)
- Build height Z: H2S 340 mm vs P2S 256 mm — H2S wins (+33%)
- Max nozzle temperature: H2S 350 °C vs P2S 300 °C — H2S wins (+17%)
Which one to choose
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