Bambu Lab H2S vs QIDI Tech X-Max 3
The Bambu Lab H2S (2025, €1,149) and the QIDI Tech X-Max 3 (2023, €999) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The QIDI Tech X-Max 3 is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 150 (~13%) versus the other.
On the technical side, only the Bambu Lab H2S supports multicolor (AMS), and the Bambu Lab H2S offers more build volume (340×320×340 mm).
Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.
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| Bambu Lab H2S €1,149 | QIDI Tech X-Max 3 €999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 340×320×340 mm 🏆 | 325×325×315 mm |
| Weight | 30 kg | 30.2 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 1000 mm/s 🏆 | 600 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 350 °C | 350 °C |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 40 mm³/s 🏆 | 35 mm³/s |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Bed material | Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | Vision encoder + load cell | auto mesh |
| Enclosed | Yes | Yes |
| Heated chamber | Yes | Yes |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes 🏆 | No |
| AMS type | ht | — |
| AMS slots | 4 🏆 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes (1080p) | Yes (720p) |
| Calibration | ||
| Measures its own vibrations (built-in sensor) | — | — |
| Calibrates flow by itself (sensor) | Yes | — |
| Input shaping | Yes | — |
| Pressure advance | Yes | — |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Bambu Studio | Qidi Slicer (OrcaSlicer fork) |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | 50 dB 🏆 | — |
| Power | 1800 W | 1000 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Bambu Lab H2S wins (1000 mm/s vs 600 mm/s).
- On price, QIDI Tech X-Max 3 is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Bambu Lab H2S or QIDI Tech X-Max 3?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Bambu Lab H2S with 340×320×340 mm.