Bambu Lab H2D vs Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2)
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 27, 2026
As of Oct 27, 2026, the Bambu Lab H2D costs $1,549 and the Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) costs $1,299, so the Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) is $250 cheaper. The Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) scores higher in our ranking (6.5 vs 6.3 out of 10). Pick the Bambu Lab H2D for makers and small shops that want two materials per print. Pick the Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) for makers who want an open, repairable enclosed printer.
- Build volume
- 350 x 320 x 325 mm
- Max speed
- 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Dual nozzle
- Enclosure
- Yes
The H2D is a large, heated chamber printer whose two nozzles cut purge waste in two material prints, and it can add a laser and cutter. It fits serious makers and small businesses that print engineering filaments or want one machine for printing and crafting. Skip it if you mostly print PLA at home, since it costs $1,549 or more and weighs 31 kg.
Full Bambu Lab H2D review →- Build volume
- 250 x 220 x 270 mm
- Multicolor
- Optional
- Enclosure
- Yes
The CORE One+ is Prusa's enclosed CoreXY printer, with a heated chamber, load cell leveling and screws instead of glue, so it is easy to repair. It suits makers who print ABS, ASA or PC and want an open, serviceable machine with no forced cloud account. Skip it if you are on a tight budget or want multi color out of the box, since $1,299 buys no MMU or camera.
Full Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) review →Side by side
| Bambu Lab H2D | Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,549 | $1,299 |
| 3 year cost | $1,549 | $1,299 |
| Our score | 6.3/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #5 | #4 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years (Bambu Lab US store product page) | 1 year for buyers outside the EU, including the US (Prusa knowledge base) |
| 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 | 250 x 220 x 270 mm |
| Print speed | 600 mm/s with Bambu PLA Matte (Bambu Lab claim) | No max speed published; Tom's Hardware measured about 15 to 20% faster than the MK4S at default settings |
| 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 | Optional MMU3 (5 filaments) or INDX toolchanger (up to 8 filaments) |
| Enclosure | Yes, with active chamber heating up to 65 C | Yes, with active chamber heating up to 55 C |
| Auto leveling | Yes, automated calibration; optional Vision Encoder for 50 micron motion accuracy | Yes, fully automatic first layer calibration with a load cell sensor |
| Max nozzle temp | 350 C, hardened steel nozzles | 290 C (400 C with the HT hotend) |
| 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 | PLA, PETG, Flex, PVA, PC, PP, CPE, PVB; advanced: ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA |
| Connectivity | Printer has built in storage; LAN printing, timelapse and recording need a USB drive (not included) | Ethernet and Wi-Fi, NFC, USB drive, Prusa Connect and Prusa app |
| Camera | Yes, AI nozzle camera with macro lens; BirdsEye camera on Laser editions | Optional in chamber camera |
| Assembly | Initial calibration took about 45 minutes in Tom's Hardware testing; laser upgrade is self installed | Sold assembled or as a kit |
| Weight | 31 kg net; 492 x 514 x 626 mm | 22.5 kg; 415 x 444 x 555 mm |
| Heated bed | n/a | Yes, up to 120 C |
| Noise | n/a | Tom's Hardware found it very quiet, though the motion system is a bit louder than the MK4S |
| Best for | makers and small shops that want two materials per print | makers who want an open, repairable enclosed printer |
| Skip if | you mostly print PLA and want to spend less | you want multi color or a camera included |
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
Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2)
- Tom's Hardware (Editor's Choice): Tested the original CORE One. It ran about 15 to 20% faster than the MK4S and printed a speed Benchy in 28 minutes. A five color MMU3 print took 14 h 32 min with 100 g of waste, versus 20 h 57 min and 264 g on the H2D. Source
- CGMagazine (9/10): Tested the original CORE One and called it one of the best printers the reviewer had used. It was quiet in an office and handled ABS and ASA in the enclosure. Missing out of the box multi color and better camera hardware. Source
Pros and cons
Bambu Lab H2D
Pros
- Dual nozzles reduce purge waste
- Large 350 x 320 x 325 mm total volume
- 350 C nozzles and 65 C heated chamber
- Optional 10 W or 40 W laser and cutter
- Editor's Choice at Tom's Hardware, 4.5/5 at TechRadar
Cons
- Expensive, especially with laser combos
- Heavy at 31 kg and needs a lot of space
- Proprietary replacement parts
- Still purges filament with more than two materials
- USB drive needed for LAN printing and timelapse
Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2)
Pros
- Enclosed with active chamber heating
- Load cell first layer calibration
- Kit option saves $300
- No forced subscription or cloud account
- Editor's Choice at Tom's Hardware
Cons
- Expensive next to Bambu enclosed printers
- Camera and multi material are paid add ons
- Chamber can be slow to heat in a cold room
- Only a 1 year warranty in the US
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Bambu Lab H2D or the Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2)?
The Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) scores higher in our ranking (6.5 vs 6.3 out of 10). Pick the Bambu Lab H2D for makers and small shops that want two materials per print. Pick the Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) for makers who want an open, repairable enclosed printer.
Which is cheaper?
The Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) at $1,299, versus $1,549 for the Bambu Lab H2D, checked Oct 27, 2026.
What is the difference between the H2D and the CORE One+ (Gen 2)?
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, 250 x 220 x 270 mm on the CORE One+ (Gen 2). Print speed: 600 mm/s with Bambu PLA Matte (Bambu Lab claim) on the H2D, No max speed published; Tom's Hardware measured about 15 to 20% faster than the MK4S at… on the CORE One+ (Gen 2). 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, Optional MMU3 (5 filaments) or INDX toolchanger (up to 8 filaments) on the CORE One+ (Gen 2).
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