H2S vs CORE One+

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

H2S and CORE One+ are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose H2S if work area matters more; choose CORE One+ if price matters more.

Parameter
Bambu Lab H2S H2S Bambu Lab F2 · Intermediate
Prusa Research CORE One+ CORE One+ Prusa Research F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2025 2026
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~1150–1250 € ~1049–1349 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 49.2 × 51.4 × 62.6 cm 41.5 × 44.4 × 55.5 cm
Weight (kg) 30 kg 22.5 kg
Work area (mm) 340 × 320 mm 250 × 220 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 340 mm 270 mm
Power (W) 1800 W 240 W
Voltage (V) 220 V 230 V
Maximum speed 1000 mm/s
Declared precision 50 μm
Category specs
XY print surface (mm) 320 mm 220 mm
Maximum Z height (mm) 340 mm 270 mm
Kinematics corexy corexy
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 350 °C 290 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 120 °C 120 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 1000 mm/s
Closed chamber True True
Filament sensor True True
Auto 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
Requires external accessory True True
Maximum colors 5
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. Natively compatible with PrusaSlicer (based on Slic3r, open-source), but it works with any slicer able to generate Marlin-flavored G-code, such as Cura, ideaMaker or Simplify3D. The firmware is a Prusa-modified Marlin 2, fully open: no lock-in to proprietary software or protocols. The user has full control over the machine, but PrusaSlicer is recommended for optimal performance, as it includes exclusive profiles and features like dynamic flow calibration.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: H2S 340×320 mm vs CORE One+ 250×220 mm — H2S wins (+98%)
  • Maximum Z height: H2S 340 mm vs CORE One+ 270 mm — H2S wins (+26%)
  • Max nozzle temperature: H2S 350 °C vs CORE One+ 290 °C — H2S wins (+21%)
  • Price: H2S 1200 € vs CORE One+ 1199 € — CORE One+ wins (+0%)

Which one to choose

Choose H2S if…

you value work area, maximum z height and max nozzle temperature.

See the H2S sheet →

Choose CORE One+ if…

you value price.

See the CORE One+ sheet →

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