H2C
AnnouncedVortek dual-nozzle. 7 materials. Zero purge waste. Announced at Formnext November 2025.
Shown at Formnext, not widely shipped yet. Specs are from official announcements. Real-world community experience is limited. We'll update as hands-on data comes in.
What's the H2C?
Same H2 frame as the H2D, but with Bambu's Vortek nozzle system. Switches between up to 7 materials with no purge tower, no waste. Whether it delivers on that in the real world is still being tested.
| Build volume | 350 × 320 × 325 mm |
| Max speed | 1000 mm/s |
| Nozzle system | Vortek dual-nozzle |
| Max materials | 7 (with AMS) |
| Purge tower | Not required |
| Max nozzle temp | 350°C |
| Chamber | Active 65°C |
| Enclosure | Yes |
| Price | $2,399 |
| Announced | Formnext, November 2025 |
Traditional multi-material printing wastes 2-5g of filament per color change to flush old color. Vortek switches nozzles without purging. No waste tower, no wasted filament. Bambu claims up to 7 materials in one print.
A Vortek upgrade kit is also available for the H2D.
| H2C | H2D | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,399 | $1,899 |
| Nozzle | Vortek dual | Standard dual |
| Max materials | 7 | 2 + AMS |
| Purge tower | Not needed | Required |
| Speed/Volume | Same | Same |
$500 premium buys the Vortek system. Worth it for heavy multi-material use.
- Real-world Vortek reliability over hundreds of prints
- How well zero-purge works with very different colors
- Long-term nozzle wear
- Laser module compatibility from H2D
- Detailed community reviews (still very early)
We'll update as data comes in. News ?