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H2S vs H2D

$650 more for dual nozzle and laser engraving, is it worth it?

Which one should I buy?

Get the H2S ($1249). Save $650 unless you specifically need dual-nozzle printing for soluble supports or a built-in laser engraver.

H2S

  • $650 cheaper, a significant saving within the same product family
  • Simpler single-nozzle workflow, less complexity, fewer failure modes
  • Same core engineering capability: 350°C, 65°C chamber, 1000mm/s
  • Lighter toolhead, potentially slightly better motion dynamics

H2D

  • Dual nozzle, prints with soluble supports (PVA/HIPS) in the same job
  • Built-in laser engraving, cuts and marks without a separate machine
  • Better soluble support workflow for complex engineering geometries
  • More versatile as a combined fabrication tool

Specs at a glance

FeatureH2SH2D
Price$1,249$1,899
Build volume340 × 320 × 340 mm350 × 320 × 325 mm
Max speed1000 mm/s1000 mm/s
KinematicsCoreXYCoreXY
EnclosureYesYes
Chamber tempActive 65°CActive 65°C
Max nozzle temp350°C350°C
Nozzle countSingleDual
Laser engravingNoYes
AMS typeAMS 2.0AMS 2.0

Same core machine, two very different extras

The H2S and H2D share the same fundamental hardware: same chamber heating, same max nozzle temp, same speed, same AMS. The H2D adds two specific things: a dual-nozzle toolhead for true two-material printing (not just multi-color via AMS), and an integrated laser for cutting and engraving.

If you need soluble supports, for PA-CF parts with complex internal geometries, for example: the dual nozzle is genuinely useful. If you want a laser cutter, the H2D saves you buying a separate machine. If you need neither, you're paying $650 for features you'll never use.

Get the H2S if...

  • Your priority is engineering material printing
  • You don't need soluble supports. AMS handles your multi-material needs
  • You don't need laser engraving
  • You want to save $650 without giving up core capability

Get the H2D if...

  • You print complex geometries requiring soluble supports (PVA/HIPS)
  • You want a combined 3D printer and laser engraver
  • Your workflow demands true dual-material printing, not just color swaps
  • The $650 premium fits your budget and use case

Only if you genuinely print with soluble supports regularly. Most engineering prints, even complex ones, can be handled with AMS-based multi-material or clever orientation and support settings. Dual nozzle shines when you need to print internal cavities with dissolvable support that can't be removed mechanically. If that describes your work, the H2D earns it. If not, the H2S does everything you need.

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