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Bambu Lab H2S vs QIDI X-MAX 3

What H2S does better (5) and where X-MAX 3 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Bambu Lab H2S
Bambu Lab · 2025H2S
9.5Score
5 advantages≈ $1,200
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QIDI X-MAX 3
QIDI · 2023X-MAX 3
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $900
9.5Speed8.1
7.8Material versatility9.6
9.2Build volume8.9
9.3Ease of use9.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

H2SX-MAX 3
492 × 626514553 × 601553
H2SX-MAX 3Difference
Height626 mm601 mm+25 mm
Width492 mm553 mm−61 mm
Depth514 mm553 mm−39 mm
Weight30 kg30.2 kg−0.2 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is H2S better than X-MAX 3?

  1. Max print speed1,000 mm/s vs 600 mm/s+67%
  2. Max volumetric flow65 mm³/s vs 35 mm³/s+86%
  3. Build volume37 L vs 33.3 L+11%
  4. Build width (X)340 mm vs 325 mm+5%
  5. Build depth (Y)340 mm vs 325 mm+5%

Why is X-MAX 3 better than H2S?

  1. EthernetNo · H2S: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Bambu Lab H2SBambu Lab H2S≈ $1,2009.5
QIDI X-MAX 3QIDI X-MAX 3≈ $9008.9
General
TechnologyFDM / FFF (filament)FDM / FFF (filament)
Motion systemCoreXY / XY-headCoreXY / XY-head
Delivered asFully assembled—
All-metal frameYes—
Klipper firmware—Yes
Build volume
Build width (X)340 mm325 mm
Build depth (Y)340 mm325 mm
Build height (Z)320 mm315 mm
Build volume37 L33.3 L
Speed
Max print speed1,000 mm/s600 mm/s
Max acceleration20,000 mm/s²20,000 mm/s²
Max volumetric flow65 mm³/s35 mm³/s
Print quality
Finest layer height—0.1 mm
Vibration compensation (input shaping)—Yes
Automatic bed levelling—Yes
Extruder & hotend
Max nozzle temperature350 °C350 °C
Direct-drive extruderYes—
Default nozzle0.4 mm0.4 mm
Supported nozzle sizes (mm)—0.4, 0.8
Nozzle materialsteelhardened steel
Swappable nozzle / hotendYes—
Toolheads1—
Nozzles1—
Filament diameter1.75 mm1.75 mm
Supported materialsABS, PETG, PLA, TPU—
Number of supported materials4—
Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)No—
Multi-colour
Multi-colour printingYes—
Max colours / materials4—
Multi-colour systemAMS—
Print bed
Heated bedYesYes
Max bed temperature120 °C120 °C
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamberYes—
Actively heated chamberYesYes
Max chamber temperature65 °C65 °C
Air filter (carbon / HEPA)Yes—
Chamber lightYes—
Door sensorYes—
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityWi-Fi, USBWi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetNoYes
USBYesYes
SD cardNo—
BluetoothNo—
App controlYes—
Screen size5″5″
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in cameraYes—
Camera resolution2.1 MP—
Filament runout sensor—Yes
Power-loss recoveryYes—
Laser engraving moduleYes—
Size & power
Width492 mm553 mm
Depth514 mm553 mm
Height626 mm601 mm
Weight30 kg30.2 kg
Rated power2,050 W900 W
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