Bambu Lab H2C vs Formlabs Form 4
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Bambu Lab H2C costs $1,859 and the Formlabs Form 4 costs $5,461, so the Bambu Lab H2C is $3,602 cheaper. The Formlabs Form 4 has a published review score and ranks #21 in our 3D printers ranking; the Bambu Lab H2C is not scored yet. Pick the Bambu Lab H2C for makers who print a lot of multi color or multi material parts. Pick the Formlabs Form 4 for small businesses and makerspaces that need reliable resin parts. The Bambu Lab H2C wins 3 of 3 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Bambu Lab H2C wins 3 of 3 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| H2C | Form 4 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $1,859 | $5,461 | H2C |
| Build volume | 305 x 320 x 325 mm | 200 x 125 x 210 mm | H2C |
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 | H2C |
- You want to spend less (saves $3,602)
- You care most about build volume (305 x 320 x 325 mm vs 200 x 125 x 210 mm)
- You want the newer model (2025 vs 2024)
- Best for makers who print a lot of multi color or multi material parts
- Best for small businesses and makerspaces that need reliable resin parts
- Build volume
- 305 x 320 x 325 mm
- Max speed
- No max speed listed by
- Multicolor
- Yes
- Enclosure
- Yes
Big enclosed Bambu that swaps hotends to cut multi color waste
Full Bambu Lab H2C review, pros and cons →- Build volume
- 200 x 125 x 210 mm
- Max speed
- Most prints in under 2
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- Yes
Fast, reliable pro resin printer with a closed resin ecosystem
Full Formlabs Form 4 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Bambu Lab H2C | Formlabs Form 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,859 | $5,461 |
| 3 year cost | $1,859 | $5,461 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 7.0/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #49 | #21 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not checked | Not checked |
| Build volume | 305 x 320 x 325 mm single nozzle, 300 x 320 x 325 mm dual nozzle, 330 x 320 x 325 mm total (Bambu Lab) | 200 x 125 x 210 mm (Tom's Hardware); TechRadar printed 145 x 145 x 185 mm in its spec box, which looks like the older Form 3 figure |
| Print speed | No max speed listed by Bambu Lab; Tom's Hardware printed a speed Benchy in 16 min 37 s | Most prints in under 2 hours at 100 micron layers (Formlabs); TechRadar printed a Benchy in 59 min without supports |
| Multi color | Yes, AMS 2 Pro included; Vortek rack of 6 induction hotends plus a second nozzle. Tom's Hardware found swaps about twice as fast as other Bambu AMS printers | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time |
| Enclosure | Yes, enclosed with active chamber heating to 65 C and air purification (Bambu Lab) | Yes, enclosed with a lid sensor (Tom's Hardware) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, hands free automatic leveling; first self check took about 45 minutes (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, levelness, resin level and debris sensors; automatic resin dispensing (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) |
| Max nozzle temp | 350 C; hotends heat in about 8 s (Bambu Lab) | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 120 C, textured PEI plate (Bambu Lab, Tom's Hardware) | No |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA and high temp filaments up to 350 C such as PPS (Tom's Hardware); TPU handling was cumbersome | Not applicable, uses Formlabs resins in RFID cartridges; Open Material Mode for third party resin (Formlabs). Tom's Hardware says unlocking third party resin costs $2,499 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, LAN, USB stick (Tom's Hardware) | USB, Wi-Fi and Ethernet; PreForm software (Tom's Hardware) |
| Camera | Yes, live view, nozzle and toolhead cameras at 1080p; 8 MP BirdsEye camera (Bambu Lab) | Yes, built in camera (Tom's Hardware) |
| Assembly | First self check and leveling took about 45 minutes (Tom's Hardware) | Guided touchscreen setup (Tom's Hardware); TechRadar called setup easy |
| Weight | 32.5 kg; 492 x 514 x 626 mm (Tom's Hardware) | 18.3 kg; 398 x 367 x 554 mm (Tom's Hardware). TechRadar listed 17.5 kg |
| Resolution | n/a | 50 micron XY pixel size; layers 25 to 300 microns (Formlabs, TechRadar) |
| Best for | makers who print a lot of multi color or multi material parts | small businesses and makerspaces that need reliable resin parts |
| Skip if | you mostly print one color or one material | you print miniatures as a hobby on a budget |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Bambu Lab H2C
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. A five color castle took 11 h 13 min with a 41 g purge tower and no other waste, versus 23 h 30 min and 279 g of waste on the H2D. Prusa XL did it in 6 h. Source
- Hackster: The same multi color job took 4 h 05 min and 111 g of filament on the H2C versus 5 h 28 min and 145 g on the H2D. A 275 mm test plate measured 274.44 mm before calibration. Source
Formlabs Form 4
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. A test town printed in 44 min at 50 microns with very clean detail. A Rocket Bust took 4 h 59 min versus 3 h 13 min on an Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra, but with slightly more refined detail. Source
- TechRadar (5/5): Editor's Choice. Nine Benchys printed in about 1 h 12 min with supports versus about 7 h 10 min on a Creality K1C. About 8 liters of resin ran without an issue, and PreForm generated supports gave a 100% success rate. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Bambu Lab H2C or the Formlabs Form 4?
The Formlabs Form 4 has a published review score and ranks #21 in our 3D printers ranking; the Bambu Lab H2C is not scored yet. Pick the Bambu Lab H2C for makers who print a lot of multi color or multi material parts. Pick the Formlabs Form 4 for small businesses and makerspaces that need reliable resin parts.
Which is cheaper?
The Bambu Lab H2C at $1,859, versus $5,461 for the Formlabs Form 4, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the H2C and the Form 4?
Build volume: 305 x 320 x 325 mm single nozzle, 300 x 320 x 325 mm dual nozzle, 330 x 320 x 325 mm… on the H2C, 200 x 125 x 210 mm (Tom's Hardware); TechRadar printed 145 x 145 x 185 mm in its spec… on the Form 4. Print speed: No max speed listed by Bambu Lab; Tom's Hardware printed a speed Benchy in 16 min 37 s on the H2C, Most prints in under 2 hours at 100 micron layers (Formlabs); TechRadar printed a Benchy… on the Form 4. Multi color: Yes, AMS 2 Pro included; Vortek rack of 6 induction hotends plus a second nozzle. Tom's… on the H2C, No, resin printer prints one resin at a time on the Form 4.
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