Mid-cycle โ watch for announcements before buying
Best for: Professional makers and studios who need Bambu's largest enclosed build volume for high-throughput production, engineering materials, and optional AMS multicolor โ without the complexity of dual-nozzle printing.
Full details โJust released โ full support runway ahead
Best for: Budget-conscious beginners who want CoreXY speed and optional multicolor printing in the trusted Ender 3 form factor โ and are comfortable with a hands-on setup experience.
Full details โ| Bambu Lab H2S | Creality Ender 3 V4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Professional | Entry |
| Motion | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Build Volume | 340 ร 320 ร 340 mm | 220 ร 220 ร 235 mm |
| Max Speed | 1000 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Multicolor | โ 4 slots | โ 4 slots |
| Enclosure | โ | โ |
| Auto Calibration | โ | โ |
| Open Source | โ | โ |
| Upgrade Kit | โ | โ |
| Materials | PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PC, PETG-CF, PPS | PLA, PETG, TPU |
| Released | Aug 26, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Cycle length | ~284 days | ~854 days |
| Cycle advice | Caution | Buy |
| Deals advice | Caution | Caution |
| Next model | โ | โ |
The H2S offers 220% the print volume of the X1C. At 1000 mm/s it is also Bambu's fastest printer, making it the top choice for high-throughput professional production.
The enclosed chamber with active heating handles the full engineering filament spectrum โ ABS, ASA, PA, PA-CF, PC, and PPS โ with consistent results across the full build plate.
The H2S supports up to 12 AMS units (4 AMS 2 Pro + 8 AMS HT), enabling 24-filament printing for large-format multicolor production.
The V4's rigid frame reduces vibration at high speeds, improving print quality over the V3 KE's lighter structure.
The Combo bundle includes Creality's CFS filament system for 4-color printing, expandable to 16 colors with additional CFS units โ one of the most affordable multicolor setups available.
The Ender 3 family has the largest 3D printing community in the world, with extensive documentation, mods, and active Creality firmware updates.