UltiMaker MakerBot Sketch Sprint vs Bambu Lab H2D
The UltiMaker MakerBot Sketch Sprint (2024, €1,849) and the Bambu Lab H2D (2025, €1,899) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
On the technical side, only the Bambu Lab H2D supports multicolor (AMS), and the Bambu Lab H2D offers more build volume (350×320×325 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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| UltiMaker MakerBot Sketch Sprint €1,849 | Bambu Lab H2D €1,899 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 220³ mm | 350×320×325 mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 22.26 kg | 31 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 300 mm/s | 1000 mm/s 🏆 |
| Max acceleration | — | 20,000 mm/s² 🏆 |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 280 °C | 350 °C 🏆 |
| Nozzle material | — | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | — | 40 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Bed material | Flexible steel with PEI surface | Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate |
| Auto-leveling | 25-point automatic mesh leveling | Vision encoder + load cell |
| Enclosed | Yes | Yes |
| Heated chamber | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | Yes 🏆 |
| AMS type | — | ht |
| AMS slots | — | 4 🏆 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Camera | Yes () | Yes (1080p) |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | — | Yes |
| Flow calibration | — | Yes |
| Input shaping | — | Yes |
| Pressure advance | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | UltiMaker Cura / Digital Factory | Bambu Studio |
| OrcaSlicer | — | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | 51 dB 🏆 | — |
| Power | — | 1800 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Bambu Lab H2D wins.
- On price, UltiMaker MakerBot Sketch Sprint is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: UltiMaker MakerBot Sketch Sprint or Bambu Lab H2D?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Bambu Lab H2D with 350×320×325 mm.