Bambu has officially launched their new X2D 3D printer, which replaces their X1C printer and offers upgraded capabilities compared to the recently launched P2S.
The new Bambu X2D 3D printer features a 256 x 256 x 260 mm³ print volume (for the main nozzle) and dual nozzle head for multi-material support printing.
Bambu says its 5″ touchscreen has a “refreshed UI.”
Additional features include AI print error detection, cold-air intake for cooling parts, and 60° active chamber heating.
Here’s a look at the rear of the machine, with filament buffer and routing connections, and large filtered exhaust box.
From what I can tell, the new X2D is similar to the also-new P2S, but with a dual nozzle print head and active chamber heating.
See Also: New Bambu H2C and P2S 3D Printers just Launched in the USA
The Bambu X2D 3D printer is priced at $649 , and $899 for the combo with AMS filament management accessory.
In comparison, the P2S is $549 for the printer, and $799 for the AMS combo.
Their larger dual nozzle H2D printer is $1,749, or $1,999 for the AMS combo.
Bambu describes the X2D dual nozzle print head as having a main nozzle to print the part and “auxiliary nozzle [that] handles the support.”
X2D hands all the messy support work to a helper nozzle with its own material.
The dual nozzles also enables users to “fuse PLA and TPU in a single model” or “swap colors instantly” with “cleaner transitions, and far less waste.”
Regarding the advantage of having 2 extruders, Bambu says:
The main extruder (in the toolhead) handles precise flow control. The auxiliary extruder (rear panel) overcomes long-distance feeding resistance.
Regarding the 2 hotends (left and right):
the left and right hotends are identical in structure and components, and can be used interchangeably between left and right positions.
It’s different from how the larger H2D dual nozzle printhead was designed. (See Bambu H2D – a New Personal Manufacturing Machine)
But, in the fine print, Bambu says:
In actual testing, print quality from the auxiliary nozzle is slightly lower than that of the main nozzle.
They also caution:
Third-party filaments on the auxiliary nozzle may not deliver optimal print quality.
Also:
X2D features a main nozzle and an auxiliary nozzle with different filament capabilities.
So while the hotend nozzles are identical, the left and right nozzle performance will be different.
Also, with Bambu boasting of a closed-loop servo motor extruder:
PMSM servo motor is equipped on the main extruder only
This isn’t bad, it’s just a limitation or quality difference to be aware of. Their description of the second nozzle as an “auxiliary” seems fitting.
Basically, the second nozzle capabilities are severely compromised.
The Bambu X2D 3D printer is said to be UL2904 certified “for indoor air quality when printing with Bambu PLA Basic and PETG Basic.”
It has a 3-stage filtration system with prefilter, HEPA filter, and coconut shell activated carbon layer.
They advertise that the X2D is “safe for your living room.”
The printer comes with a 0.4 mm nozzle. 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8 mm nozzles are available separately.
See Also: Snapmaker U1 3D Printer
Alternatively, the Snapmaker U1 3D printer, with 4-toolhead system for multi-color and multi-material printing, is also $899 right now.
So far – from what I’ve seen at least – user reviews have been very positive.
