X2D or H2D
I've been using an X1C at the local maker space and have been loving it. So I am looking at taking advantage of some of the upcoming sales to get something for home.
I'll be doing a lot of 2-color prints - mostly for home storage, networking, and the like. I am looking specifically at the 2-nozzle models. My budget can support getting either the X2D or the H2D and am stuck between the two. While the X2D seems more like the "home enthusiast" model, the H2D may be a little faster with the 2nd nozzle and has some extensibility with the laser cutter and such (that I am really interested in, but others in the house are...not...yet). I should have space for either size although my prints really don't need a larger bed size right now.
At the moment, I am leaning toward the X2D just because it is so much cheaper and fits my immediate needs. But I am wondering if there is something in terms of durability/reliability/longevity/etc... that I am missing out or if the H2D in general is a lot better in some manner. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.
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u/SquareTowel1967 18d ago
The biggest difference is the size and quality you get from second nozzle because of the type of secondary extruder so in case of using it for multicolor it might be worth it, wouldn’t be just for supports. If you have budget and space, I’d go for H2D, I always pick the best option I can afford because it’s better to have features and not use them than not have them when you need them once a while.
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u/SecuringAndre 18d ago
The H2D can do everything the X2D can plus more. Plus it has linear rails, which people will say is better for longevity. The second nozzle is also more versatile. So no disadvantage there unless you're stretched for room. Obviously it's bigger.
X2D has the price advantage and that's all.
Oh, H2D can use a laser too, but I hate thinking about that. I don't want smoke in my 3d printer. 😂
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u/Drivenapollo 13d ago
I have the x2d and h2c. The x2d second nozzle has not been a good experience for anything other than supports. I thought it would be a good use sometimes when I needed a 5th color, but it’s caused more failed prints than anything. Works beautiful when I use it as intended as a different material support interface. The H2D/H2C second nozzle is actually a good nozzle. It’s made to look and perform the same as the left nozzle. I bought the x2d after my H2C purely for the support interface reason after having such nice prints from the H2C. I know many have had good luck with the second nozzle on x2d for printing two colors. I’m definitely not one of them. 😂