Bambu Lab H2D vs Formlabs Form 4
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Bambu Lab H2D costs $1,599 and the Formlabs Form 4 costs $5,461, so the Bambu Lab H2D is $3,862 cheaper. The Formlabs Form 4 scores higher in our ranking (7.0 vs 6.4 out of 10). Pick the Bambu Lab H2D for makers and small shops that want two materials per print. Pick the Formlabs Form 4 for small businesses and makerspaces that need reliable resin parts. The Bambu Lab H2D wins 3 of 4 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Bambu Lab H2D wins 3 of 4 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| H2D | Form 4 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $1,599 | $5,461 | H2D |
| TechRadar score | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Form 4 |
| Build volume | 325 x 320 x 325 mm | 200 x 125 x 210 mm | H2D |
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 | H2D |
- You want to spend less (saves $3,862)
- You care most about build volume (325 x 320 x 325 mm vs 200 x 125 x 210 mm)
- You want the newer model (2025 vs 2024)
- Best for makers and small shops that want two materials per print
- You care most about techradar score (5/5 vs 4.5/5)
- Best for small businesses and makerspaces that need reliable resin parts
- Build volume
- 350 x 320 x 325 mm
- Max speed
- 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Dual nozzle
- Enclosure
- Yes
Big dual nozzle printer with optional laser and cutting modules
Full Bambu Lab H2D 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 H2D | Formlabs Form 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,599 | $5,461 |
| 3 year cost | $1,599 | $5,461 |
| Our score | 6.4/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #26 | #21 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years (Bambu Lab US store product page) | Not checked |
| Build volume | 325 x 320 x 325 mm single nozzle; 300 x 320 x 325 mm dual nozzle; 350 x 320 x 325 mm total | 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 | 600 mm/s with Bambu PLA Matte (Bambu Lab claim) | Most prints in under 2 hours at 100 micron layers (Formlabs); TechRadar printed a Benchy in 59 min without supports |
| Multi color | Dual nozzles plus up to 4 AMS 2 Pro and 8 AMS HT units, up to 25 colors; not compatible with AMS lite | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time |
| Enclosure | Yes, with active chamber heating up to 65 C | Yes, enclosed with a lid sensor (Tom's Hardware) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, automated calibration; optional Vision Encoder for 50 micron motion accuracy | Yes, levelness, resin level and debris sensors; automatic resin dispensing (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) |
| Max nozzle temp | 350 C, hardened steel nozzles | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle |
| Filament types | Wide range including PLA, PETG, TPU, PAHT-CF, PPS and PPA-CF; Bambu Lab recommends specific hotends for TPU and PPS or PPA-CF | 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 | Printer has built in storage; LAN printing, timelapse and recording need a USB drive (not included) | USB, Wi-Fi and Ethernet; PreForm software (Tom's Hardware) |
| Camera | Yes, AI nozzle camera with macro lens; BirdsEye camera on Laser editions | Yes, built in camera (Tom's Hardware) |
| Assembly | Initial calibration took about 45 minutes in Tom's Hardware testing; laser upgrade is self installed | Guided touchscreen setup (Tom's Hardware); TechRadar called setup easy |
| Weight | 31 kg net; 492 x 514 x 626 mm | 18.3 kg; 398 x 367 x 554 mm (Tom's Hardware). TechRadar listed 17.5 kg |
| Heated bed | n/a | No |
| Resolution | n/a | 50 micron XY pixel size; layers 25 to 300 microns (Formlabs, TechRadar) |
| Best for | makers and small shops that want two materials per print | small businesses and makerspaces that need reliable resin parts |
| Skip if | you mostly print PLA and want to spend less | 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 H2D
- Tom's Hardware (Editor's Choice): Called it one of the best printers they had seen. A two color print of 114 parts took 8 h 4 min with about 2.6 g of purge and prime tower waste, versus 6.54 g on a P1P. A Benchy took 21 min 30 s. Source
- TechRadar (4.5/5): Scored 28 of 30 in both print tests. A two filament print took 5 h 27 min versus over 12 hours on an X1C. Noted a small laser work area and an AI camera that can pause prints too readily. 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 H2D or the Formlabs Form 4?
The Formlabs Form 4 scores higher in our ranking (7.0 vs 6.4 out of 10). Pick the Bambu Lab H2D for makers and small shops that want two materials per print. Pick the Formlabs Form 4 for small businesses and makerspaces that need reliable resin parts.
Which is cheaper?
The Bambu Lab H2D at $1,599, versus $5,461 for the Formlabs Form 4, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the H2D and the Form 4?
Build volume: 325 x 320 x 325 mm single nozzle; 300 x 320 x 325 mm dual nozzle; 350 x 320 x 325 mm total on the H2D, 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: 600 mm/s with Bambu PLA Matte (Bambu Lab claim) on the H2D, Most prints in under 2 hours at 100 micron layers (Formlabs); TechRadar printed a Benchy… on the Form 4. Multi color: Dual nozzles plus up to 4 AMS 2 Pro and 8 AMS HT units, up to 25 colors; not compatible… on the H2D, No, resin printer prints one resin at a time on the Form 4.
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