Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
Best for: Professional makers and small studios who need dual-material printing for engineering parts with soluble supports — or true dual-color without purge waste.
Full details →Mid-cycle — watch for announcements before buying
🔧 Upgrade kit available — from MK4, MK3.5
Best for: Makers who value open-source hardware, community support, long-term repairability, and battle-tested reliability over raw speed or multicolor features.
Full details →| Bambu Lab H2D | Prusa Research MK4S | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Professional | Prosumer |
| Motion | CoreXY | BedSlinger |
| Build Volume | 350 × 320 × 325 mm | 250 × 210 × 220 mm |
| Max Speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Multicolor | ✅ 2 slots | ❌ No |
| Enclosure | ✅ | ❌ |
| Auto Calibration | ✅ | ✅ |
| Open Source | ❌ | ✅ |
| Upgrade Kit | — | 🔧 From MK4, MK3.5 |
| Materials | PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PC, PETG-CF | PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PC |
| Released | Nov 15, 2024 | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Cycle length | ~210 days | ~730 days |
| Cycle advice | Wait | Caution |
| Deals advice | Buy | Caution |
| Next model | — | Prusa MK5 (Expected 2027) |
The H2D prints two materials simultaneously from two nozzles. This eliminates purge tower waste and enables true dual-material prints including PVA/PLA soluble support combinations.
350×320×325 mm gives more print area than the standard 256 mm Bambu models — suited for larger professional parts.
The H2D supports a wide range of engineering filaments including PA-CF, PETG-CF, and PC with its enclosed chamber.
MK4 and MK3.5 owners can upgrade to MK4S specs without purchasing a whole new printer. This is Prusa's commitment to owners and is unique in the industry at this level.
Firmware, PCB schematics, hardware designs, and slicing profiles are all published under open licenses. You own the printer completely.
Prusa's forum, knowledge base, and repair guides are unmatched. Parts are stocked and available for years after purchase.