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I'm blown away by the new Bambu Lab H3C - is this the best 3D printer of all time?

03 Nov 2026, 14:05 by https://www.creativebloq.com/author/beth-nicholls · Creative Bloq

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Bambu Lab has just proven exactly why it remains the most innovative brand on the market when it comes to 3D printing. The all-new H3C pushes boundaries unlike any machine I've used before, blending an exquisite tool-swap design with multi-material compatibility, multi-diameter printing, options for processes like cutting and foil transfer, as well as filament storage and drying, all in one beast of a unit.

I honestly think Bambu Lab might have single-handedly mastered 3D printing with this mic drop of an announcement. I know that's a bold statement, but I can say with confidence, having tested the H3C for the past few weeks, that nothing else even comes close.

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At this point, we might as well scrap our guide to the best 3D printers and just recommend the H3C from now on.

Jokes aside, every time the 3D printing community has raised an issue, Bambu has responded with a "hold my beer" like approach to fixing it. Purge waste? Eradicated. Wet filament? Not anymore. Long print times? Cut in half thanks to the H3C and Swaptek technology. I'm not sure what else can be improved.

VIDEO: A first look at the Bambu Lab H3C

The only thing that the H3C is missing is a laser module, but I think that's for the best in this case and not needed for this kind of product. You can always get yourself a Bambu Lab R1 if you want to join the laser cutting club, or check out some of the best laser cutters and engravers out there from brands like xTool and Creality.