H2C
“The multi-colour dream machine, priced like one.”
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Bambu Lab H2C vs Prusa XL+
XL+
“A true tool changer with a massive bed, for serious work.”
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The short version
- The H2C costs $100 less.
- The XL+ holds 1.4× the build volume.
- The H2C handles up to 24 colours, against 5.
- Only the H2C is enclosed, which matters for ABS, ASA and indoor use.
By the numbers
Side by side, drawn to scale
- Bambu Lab H2C
- Prusa XL+
Price
Build volume
Top speed
Max colours
Bed size from above
- H2C 325 × 320
- XL+ 360 × 360
Full specs
Marked where one is clearly aheadSpec for spec
| Spec | Bambu Lab H2C | Prusa XL+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,199 | $2,299 |
| Released | November 2025 | August 2026 |
| Technology | Filament (FDM) | Filament (FDM) |
| Motion system | Tool changer | Tool changer |
| Build volume | 325 × 320 × 320 mm | 360 × 360 × 360 mm |
| Top speed | 1000 mm/s | Not stated |
| Acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² | Not stated |
| Max colours | 24 (Vortek hotend change + AMS 2 Pro / AMS HT) | 5 (XL toolchanger (2- and 5-toolhead configs; toolheads can be added later)) |
| Frame | Heated chamber | Open frame |
| Hotend, max | 350 °C | 290 °C |
| Bed, max | 120 °C | 115 °C |
| Chamber heating | 65 °C | None |
| Weight | 32.5 kg | 30 kg |
| Materials | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, BVOH, ABS, ASA, PC, PA, PET, PPS, CF/GF composites (PLA, PETG, PA, PET, PC, ABS, ASA, PPA, PPS) | PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS, PC, PA, TPU, PVA, HIPS, PP, CPE, PVB, CF composites |