Bambu Labs is having an end of year sale, and it’s kind of like a continuation of their Black Friday promo.
Now thru… they don’t actually say when, you can save money on select Bambu 3D printers.
There’s a “buy more, save more” discount on their basic PLA and PETG filaments, and different discounts on others, and they restocked a lot of their colors that were out of stock when I placed an order a week ago.
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Some of their prices did go up a little after the Black Friday sale ended, or rather the discounts are a little less, but others are the same. Unfortunately, the new models (P2S and H2C) are still not discounted at all.
I’m still yo-yoing between wanting to buy the H2D (dual head) and H2C (dual head with 6 hot end changer on one side) models (or neither). I hoped that timing out on the Black Friday deal would help make the decision for me, but the H2D is still discounted compared to where it was. It’s unclear if there will be a new regular price now that the H2C has launched.
See Also: New Bambu H2C and P2S 3D Printers just Launched in the USA
Again, it’s not clear when this new promo will end.
I’m still not sure whether it’s a good time to upgrade to an H2 printer, but I at least took this as an opportunity to get more filament.
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S
I took it as a time to finally pull the trigger on an H2D.
According to some of the price tracking places, these prices are some of the lowest they’ve ever been for most of this year.
And we all know, nothing in this life is getting cheaper the longer we wait…
J
I ordered 3 of that h2d and 1 h2c
JohnBCS
On the sale landing page is says:
“From Dec.5th 2025 02:00AM (EST) to Jan.5th 2026 01:59AM (EST)”
I’m good on printers for now so I’ll probably just stock up on filament.
Xyriin
Bambu has used sales to “set” a new price point for a lot of their printers, especially when a new model launches. I expect the H2D to land between the H2S and H2C on price.
H2D vs H2C comes down to your print needs. If you typically max out using 2 colors it would take a long time for filament waste to cover the price difference. However, if you routinely use 3+ colors then the H2C is going to be worthwhile.
The other nice perk of the H2C is the ability to have different nozzle sizes ready to go without having to swap. The H series makes nozzle swaps easier but H2C is a very nice quality of life upgrade if you have different nozzle sizes in the Vortek unit. However this advantage really only applies to printing single colors with a different nozzle size.
Rob H
I ordered nozzles for my P1S. I’m hoping Bambu doesn’t drop production but I figure there is no reason to rely on hope. Also got a couple of new plates.
Jim
Bambu filament is good (and I like their plastic reels…no worries about dust clogging my AMS) but it’s very expensive. $12/kg for PLA basic and only if you order 14 rolls…
If you monitor deals sites like Slick Deals, there are frequently deals on decent brands like Elegoo and Sunlu that don’t require you to buy such large quantities. A couple days ago there was a deal for Sunlu PLA+ for about $10/kg if you buy 4 rolls.
William Adams
The problem with chasing deals seems to be filtering out the chaff of problematic quality — still trying to work out how I’m going to handle a roll of a transparent PETG which strings no matter what settings I use to the point where I cannot get even a vase print to run to the end w/ an 0.6mm nozzle….
List of decent brands?
Troy
I’ve been printing with Creality Hyper PETG clear and Elegoo Rapid PETG clear, both with equally good results to Bambu’s transparent PETG.
The keys for me have been ignoring the outrageous speed claims (600 mm/s) and using the Generic PETG profile in Bambu Studio, which is much slower than the high-speed profiles. Also be sure that you’re drying the filament before use, since stringing is a pretty common sign that your PETG is wet. It can and often does come from the factory like that so it benefits from a drying cycle before using it at all, and then make sure you’re storing it in a sealed container with quality desiccant (ideally molecular sieve or activated alumina, which are much more effective than standard silica beads).
I’m sure that with a lot of tuning a tweaking, one can get PETG to print fast without much stringing, but it’s just a whole lot easier to accept slower print times in exchange for more reliable quality.
Jim
Broadly, Polymaker, Overture, Bambu and eSun are usually highly-regarded. There are rumors that Polymaker manufactures at least some of Bambu’s stuff though I don’t know if that has been proven.
Brands like Elegoo, Sunlu, and Microcenter’s Inland brand are also well-regarded and usually significantly cheaper. Inland is another brand that is reportedly made by Polymaker.
The devil is in the details, though. Settings matter and drying is crucial for most filament types. Check with webforums and subreddits to see what brands/settings people are having success with. /r/BambuLab is pretty active and can help with troubleshooting.
Bonnie
I didn’t find Bambu’s PLA to be any better than Elegoos. At least the “pro” stuff I’ve always used.
John Blair
I have the H2D and can recommend it. I have 3 different printers and it’s the one I print to first. I was originally interested in the H2C or upgrading my existing unit until I saw how it works.
The H2D keeps filament loaded in both hot ends. It only cuts or pulls the filament back if its swapping to another color in the AMS. It has the benefit of being both Multi Color and Multi Material. So you can do supports in PLA when printing in PETG for example. Two colors is perfect for labeling parts. Printing a control panel? Print the body in one of the two colors, print hte label in a contrasting color. It’s quick and reliable.
The H2C only keeps the filament in one of the extruders, and for the side-loaded ones, it cuts the filaments before parking. It does mean you don’t have to purge, but it does mean that the AMS is continually pushing in new filament each time you swap a nozzle. If you print lots of multi-color prints, it would make sense. If you print a few a year, it adds a lot of complexity for a feature that most people won’t use often.
It seems the H2C falls into a weird land. SnapMaker U1 is cheaper and a true multi-tool system. Bondtech’s INDX system appears to be poised to dramatically change the landscape for multi-nozzle systems with more colors at a lower cost. So, for this to be a good choice, you need a large-format, multi-color system, and you’ll need it today.
If you’re on the fence and you aren’t planning on printing a lot of multi-color figurines, the H2D is an amazing printer and a great price.
ElectroAtletico
I have a Micro Center just 2 miles away. Basic PLA for $9.99
Stuart
I’ve never stepped inside a Microcenter, and never seen spools of filament at a retail store.
I like consistency – Bambu filament works well for me, and it’s less expensive than what I see on Amazon.
Sunlu PLA magenta is $16.
Sunlu PLA+2.0 magenta is also $16.
I got a spool of hot pink from Bambu for under $14 (I still have magenta, wanted to try a different shade).
It’s worth exploring other options. But I also like “I know it works and don’t have to read up on it online” options.
Rob H
There is a lot to be said for the Bambu rolls that have the little RFID tags that make it a “set and forget” device but you can definitely find good PLA for less than Bambu prices unless buying in bulk.
If you’ve never been to a Microcenter and one is within an hour or two of you, it is for sure worth the trip. It’s a nerd Mecca. The inland brand filament is priced very competitively and has worked well in my old Ender 3 as well as my P1S.
BG100
Is that price from Bambu’s bulk sale? I’ve not seen Bambu filament cheaper than Sunlu.
Stuart
Yes. I bought a few rolls last week, and more now that they restocked a lot of colors.