Launched November 3, 2026 · Based on Bambu’s documentation
Bambu Lab H3C:
price, tools and specs
US launch prices, the nine included PrintTools, AMS 3H compatibility and a comparison with H2C.
Bambu Lab launched H3C on November 3, 2026, with a US starting price of $2,499 including AMS 3H. Its nine supplied PrintTools cover eight 1.75 mm filament paths and one 2.85 mm flexible-filament path. This guide is based on Bambu’s documentation; we have not tested the printer.
Official launch announcement Included tools01Included PrintTools
Eight 1.75 mm tools and one 2.85 mm flexible-filament tool
Swaptek parks each PrintTool with its filament still loaded and can preheat the next tool before a change. Bambu source
For nine-color printing with 1.75 mm filament, Bambu specifies an additional 1.75 mm PrintTool. The supplied 2.85 mm flexible-filament tool occupies slot 8. Bambu source
Bambu reports a roughly six-second tool change and low-purge results from its own testing. Material, slicer settings and the stage of the print affect the result. We have not measured H3C waste or tool-change time. Read the conditions
02Price & availability
H3C US launch prices and bundles
US launch prices announced November 3, before tax. Bambu listed free US shipping; check the selected configuration and checkout terms.
| Bundle | Price | Included additions |
|---|---|---|
| H3C + AMS 3H | $2,499 | H3C printer and AMS 3H |
| Filament bundle | $2,589 | Adds PLA Palette and TPU |
| Open Station bundle | $2,799 | Adds filament bundle and open Bambu Station |
| Enclosed Station + E1 bundle | $3,049 | Adds filament bundle, enclosed Station and E1 air purifier |
Base launch pricing in other markets: EU €2,499, UK £2,199 and Australia A$3,999 including tax; Canada C$3,499 before tax. Regional bundles, delivery and terms differ. Bambu source
03H3C and H2C compared
H3C vs H2C: tools, build volume and price
H3C and H2C use different tool-changing systems. Their listed maximum nozzle and active chamber temperatures are the same; their tool arrangements, usable print area and bundle contents differ.
Tool-changing system
Nine PrintTools with separate filament paths and active preheating.
One fixed left nozzle plus six interchangeable Vortek hotends on the right.
We have not tested the two systems with the same model and filament to compare speed or waste. Swaptek explanation H2C specifications
Build volume
330 × 320 × 325 mm.
330 × 320 × 325 mm total envelope; 300 × 320 × 325 mm for dual-nozzle work.
H2C’s listed 330 mm total width falls to 300 mm for dual-nozzle printing. H3C specifications H2C specifications
Maximum temperatures
350°C nozzle; 65°C active chamber.
350°C nozzle; 65°C active chamber.
Both list a 350°C nozzle maximum and a 65°C active chamber maximum. H3C specifications H2C specifications
Mixed nozzle sizes
Supported with the required original Bambu hotends and compatible Studio version; extra sizes cost more.
Bambu announced mixed-nozzle support in its software roadmap.
Check the current Bambu Studio release notes for H2C support before buying extra hotends or replacing the printer. H3C feature notes H2C nozzle roadmap
On November 4, 2026, Bambu’s US store listed the H2C AMS Combo at $1,899 during Black Friday and the H3C Combo at $2,499, a $600 difference. The bundles contain different hardware, and extra tools or accessories add to the cost. H2C store H3C store
The H2C AMS Combo includes one AMS 2 Pro and eight hotends in mixed sizes. Bambu’s full Vortek claims assume six induction hotends of the same diameter and the required AMS equipment, so allow for expansion costs. H3C’s supplied set is eight 1.75 mm PrintTools plus one 2.85 mm flexible-filament tool; a ninth standard-filament color needs another tool. H2C bundle and Vortek conditions H3C included tools
04Filament & workflow
AMS 3H drying, external AMS support and craft tools
External AMS filaments share PrintTool No. 1
Compatible external AMS units connect through an optional Buffer to PrintTool No. 1, expanding capacity to as many as 24 colors. The external filaments share that tool. Bambu source AMS lite is excluded. Compatibility footnote
AMS 3H has two drying positions
AMS 3H has two drying positions with an 85°C maximum at its built-in sensor; temperatures elsewhere can differ. Drying while printing is limited to suitable, dimensionally stable filaments. Follow the filament maker’s drying instructions. Bambu source Our filament drying guide
3D printing uses a separate job from 2D craft work
Cutting, drawing and debossing require separately purchased tools and accessories. Bambu says 2D and 3D work currently uses separate software and cannot be combined into one job. Bambu source
05Installation space
H3C dimensions and operating clearance
With AMS 3H installed, Bambu lists the H3C at 1,016 mm tall. Its FAQ recommends 1,306 mm of operating height for the standard setup.
- Build volume
- 330 × 320 × 325 mm Bambu source
- Nozzle / bed / active chamber maximum
- 350°C / 120°C / 65°C Bambu source
- Included nozzle diameter
- 0.4 mm; other supported sizes sold separately Bambu source
- Included PrintTools
- Eight for 1.75 mm + one for 2.85 mm flexible filament Bambu source
- Printer + AMS 3H assembled
- 493 × 571 × 1,016 mm; 36.28 kg Bambu source
- Recommended operating space
- 593 × 1,056 × 1,306 mm (W × D × H) Bambu source
Allow room for the door, spool changes and maintenance as well as the listed footprint. If you add a Bambu Station, use the dimensions for that configuration. Bambu source
06Buying considerations
Who should consider the H3C?
Consider H3C for frequent multicolor prints, separate support material, or jobs that need both rigid and flexible filament paths. Check the required tools and material compatibility for each job; separate paths do not guarantee that two materials will bond.
For one-material brackets, organizers and jigs, compare the simpler printers in our Bambu fit guide. Our 3D-printing hub also covers material choices and setup costs. If reliability is decisive, look for independent long-term testing before ordering.
Quick questions
H3C questions and answers
When did the Bambu Lab H3C launch?
Bambu announced the H3C on November 3, 2026. Our November 4 US store check showed the selected H3C Combo on backorder, with an estimated ship date around November 20, 2026. Check the current estimate for your bundle. Bambu source US store and shipping estimate
Does H3C include nine tools for 1.75 mm filament?
There are nine PrintTools, but the supplied mix is eight for 1.75 mm filament and one for 2.85 mm flexible filament. Bambu says nine-color 1.75 mm printing needs an additional 1.75 mm PrintTool. The supplied 2.85 mm tool occupies slot 8. Bambu source
Will an existing AMS work with H3C?
Bambu supports compatible external AMS units through an optional Buffer to PrintTool No. 1. The expanded system supports up to 24 colors, but those external paths share that tool. Bambu’s compatibility footnote excludes AMS lite. Bambu source Compatibility footnote
Can it print, cut and draw in a single job?
Not currently. Bambu says the 3D and 2D workflows use separate software and cannot yet be combined into one job. The craft tools and required accessories are separate purchases. Bambu source
Have you reviewed the H3C hands-on?
No. This guide checks Bambu’s published documentation and store information. We have not measured H3C waste, speed, noise, print quality or reliability, and we do not assign a review score.