Bambu Lab X2D (Combo w/ AMS 2 Pro)

Should you buy the Bambu Lab X2D?

The Bambu Lab X2D (Combo w/ AMS 2 Pro) is the printer for someone who has outgrown PLA. Independent dual extrusion means dissolvable supports and true two-material parts, the chamber is actively heated for ABS, ASA and nylon, and the AMS 2 Pro in the bundle dries filament while it feeds it. At $899 it ranks second among our 3D printers with the same 85 score as the A1 Combo, and it is the pick for functional parts, prototyping and anyone who wants Bambu's flagship without asking questions.

Where it earns its score

• Features score of 95. The highest in the category, driven by dual nozzles, a heated chamber, CoreXY motion and full auto calibration.
• Quality of 92. The enclosed frame and heated chamber produce consistent results in materials that warp on open printers.
• Two nozzles. Independent dual extrusion prints soluble supports or two materials without the purge waste of a single-nozzle color changer.
• AMS 2 Pro dries filament. The bundled multi-spool unit heats and dries spools, which matters for nylon and other hygroscopic materials.

What to know first

• Sold direct; our link goes to the maker's site. The buy button points to us.store.bambulab.com, not Amazon.
• $899 is more than double the A1 Combo. Value scores 80, the lowest non-warranty factor on the card.
• Warranty is the weakest factor at 55. One year of standard coverage on a flagship machine.
• New model. It is positioned as the X1 Carbon successor and has a shorter track record than the A1, which shows in Reliability at 85.

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