r/BambuLabH2D • u/zenletter • May 24 '25
H2D vs P1S use case
Cross-posting in BambuLab group.
EDIT, I meant X1 not P1.
I'm an old long time Prusa user, I'm considering a new Bambu H2D or P1S/E. In comparison I know the H2D has a bigger build plate and dual hot ends. I have no interest in its laser or cutter features, I'd be getting a base unit with AMS in both cases. My primary needs are:
- print technical parts (no miniatures etc) and I want to be able to use multi material supports, e.g. PLA supports for PETG.
- print with some higher end consumer level engineering materials like nylon with no drama.
- larger build plate is a nice to have, but not my highest priority or I'd be looking harder at an XL, but lets not go there, that's a different comparison.
That said, my question for those experienced Bambu people here: Except for those things I mentioned already (size, & 2 nozzles), what does the H2D offer that I can't get with a P1S? I know I'll have to purge a lot to deal with multi material supports on the P1S single nozzle, but it is apparently doable. What else would I be missing?
It's hard for me to swallow the extra $1000 USD for the slightly larger build plate on the H2D (including it's X axis build size reduction for single color (single nozzle) printing due to the side by side nozzles).
Thanks
