Mid-cycle — watch for announcements before buying. H2C is expected, but not imminent.
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Expected late 2026
The H2C (Combo) is expected to add AMS integration to the H2 dual-extrusion platform, enabling up to 4 filaments across both nozzles for the ultimate multi-material printing setup.
The Bambu Lab H2S is the updated version of the H2D dual-extrusion flagship, released in 2025 with improved cooling, better layer adhesion at high speeds, and enhanced chamber temperature management. Its dual-nozzle design enables soluble support printing, true two-material parts, and dual-color without purge waste.
The H2S adds better high-speed cooling and more consistent layer adhesion at 600 mm/s, addressing key H2D pain points.
Dual-nozzle printing eliminates the purge tower required by filament-switching systems — faster prints, less wasted filament.
Print PLA + PVA or ABS + HIPS combinations for complex geometries that would be impossible with a single material.
Professional makers, small studios, and engineers who need dual-material printing — particularly for PVA soluble supports, dual-color engineering parts, or high-throughput production.
They serve different needs. The P2S is a single-extrusion enclosed printer excellent for all filament types. The H2S adds dual-nozzle printing for two-material parts and soluble supports, at a higher price. If dual materials are important, choose the H2S. If you want the best single-material printer, the P2S or X1C is more appropriate.
The H2C is expected to combine H2S dual-extrusion with AMS compatibility, enabling up to 4 filaments across dual nozzles. If multi-material printing is central to your workflow, waiting for H2C may be worthwhile. For most users, the H2S is sufficient today.
Dual extrusion means the printer has two independent nozzles that can print different materials simultaneously. The primary use case is soluble supports: one nozzle prints the model in your chosen filament, the other prints support structures in PVA (a water-soluble material). After printing, you dissolve the PVA in water and the supports disappear cleanly — no manual removal, no scarring. This enables geometries that are impossible or impractical with standard breakaway supports.
Not natively — the H2S is designed for dual-material printing via its two nozzles, not for filament-switching multicolor like the AMS system. It can print in two colours simultaneously (one per nozzle) without purge waste, which is a different and more efficient approach for two-material jobs. If you need 4+ colours, the X1C with AMS is the better choice.