GoKawiilThe X2D has been completely rebuilt with new rods, sensors, cameras, filters, and most notably a second nozzle. These new features bring it up to nearly the level of the premium H2 series, minus the laser. The only controversy here is the use of an external Bowden extruder for the auxiliary nozzle, which caps its speed and doesn’t allow it to print normal TPU without finagling.
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It’s hard to believe it's only been four years since Bambu Lab introduced its freaky fast X1 Carbon 3D printer and shook the industry out of its stupor. Just a few weeks ago, the legendary X1 line was officially retired to make way for a new machine: the X2D.
Priced at a surprisingly approachable $899, the X2D Combo enters the market $550 cheaper than its predecessor’s Kickstarter debut. It fits snugly between the larger H2 printers and the budget-friendly P2S. Rather than trying to top the X1 Carbon’s advanced performance capabilities, the X2D focuses on ease of use.
Though not a toolchanger, the X2D’s dual-nozzle setup is incredibly effective at saving time, filament, and frustration. Bambu Lab is highlighting the second nozzle as an aid for easy-to-remove supports: by mixing two filaments that do not stick, supports are much easier to remove without scarring the model’s surface.
The X2D takes an unusual approach for its toolhead. It pairs a normal direct-drive extruder on the main nozzle with an old-school Bowden extruder on the auxiliary, with its motor mounted onto the back of the machine. This, combined with a mechanical switching system for the nozzles, lightens the toolhead’s weight and keeps it nimble. While print speeds are the same as the lightning-fast X1 Carbon, the X2D squeezes out a bit more with a faster acceleration rate.
The toolhead is also much easier to maintain than the X1 Carbon or the overly complex H2 dual-nozzle setup. It uses the same tool-free, quick-release nozzles pioneered on the A1, and refined for the H2 and P2 machines. Other improvements include more durable hardened steel rods, a thermal system to keep the printer hot or cool as needed, a three-layer filtration system to remove both odor and VOCs, an AI camera for monitoring, and upgraded lighting for improved video.
Bambu Lab has perfected its formula for quality, speed, and ease of use. Combined with its $899 price point for the X2D Combo and $649 for the standalone machine, this is one of the best 3D printers we’ve seen this year.
Specifications: Bambu Lab X2D
Swipe to scroll horizontally Build Volume 256 x 256 x 256 mm (10 x 10 x 10 inches) Material PLA/TPU/ABS/PC (up to 300 degrees) Extruder Type Direct drive/Bowden Nozzle .4mm hardened steel Build Platform PEI textured spring steel sheet, heated Bed Leveling Fully Automatic Filament Runout Sensor Yes Connectivity USB, WiFi, Bluetooth Interface 5 inch Touchscreen Machine Footprint 392 x 406 x 478 mm (15.4 x 15.9 x 18.8 inches) Machine Weight 16.25 KG (35.8 lbs) MSRP $899 X2D Combo, $649 standalone Release Date April 14, 2026
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