Updated October 1, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Bambu Lab vs MatterHackers
Where Bambu Lab and MatterHackers differ
| Compare |  Bambu Lab |  MatterHackers |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €189 | $179 |
| Largest build size (mm) | 350 | 1,800Higher |
| Warranty | 1 to 2 yearsHigher | 0 to 0.08 years |
| Laser power (W) | 55 | 100Higher |
| Markets | DE, AT, BE, NL, FR, LU, IE, CH, CZ, PL, HU, LV, LT, SK, SI, EE, RO, BG, HR, DK, SE, FI, NO, IT, ES, PT, GR, MT, CY | US, CA |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | 600 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Multi-colour printing (Yes), Enclosed models (Yes).
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Key differences
- MatterHackers scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.0.
- Largest build size (mm) is higher at MatterHackers: 1,800 vs 350.
- Warranty is higher at Bambu Lab: 1 to 2 years vs 0 to 0.08 years.
- Laser power (W) is higher at MatterHackers: 100 vs 55.
- Support channels: only MatterHackers offers Email, Phone.
- Bambu Lab is available in 27 more countries.
- Products: only MatterHackers offers Resin printer, 3d scanner.
- Markets: only Bambu Lab offers DE, AT, BE.
- Markets: only MatterHackers offers US, CA.
Our verdict on each
Bambu Lab
Bambu Lab suits makers who want printing, laser engraving and cutting from one maker, and the €189 entry point keeps the first machine reachable. What you trade is cover and help: warranty runs 1 to 2 years, and support lists help centre and community only.
MatterHackers
MatterHackers suits makers who want printing, scanning, laser and cutting from one seller, with entry prices from $179 and machines well past the standard desk size. Buyers making parts too large for a normal bed will find the range worth it, though the warranty terms deserve a close read.
Score breakdown
| Area | Bambu Lab | MatterHackers |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Entry price of €189 sits under the €262.21 median for FDM printers, and delivery turns free at the €55 to €119 threshold. | 9.4HigherEntry at $179 places the brand at position 8 of 27 on price from, mid range rather than the cheapest way in. |
| Offer | 8.9Multi colour and Enclosed are both yes, and fdm printer, laser engraver and cutting machine covers FDM printing, laser engraving and cutting in one range. | 9.5Higherfdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner sits alongside 100 W of laser output and email, phone and help centre. |
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| Ranking | Bambu Lab | MatterHackers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D printers | 30 of 39 | 23 of 39 |
| Laser engravers and cutting machines | 29 of 34 | 25 of 34 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Bambu Lab | MatterHackers |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Fdm printer, Laser engraver, Cutting machine | Fdm printer, Resin printer, 3d scanner, Laser engraver, Cutting machineCovers more |
| Legal entity | Bambulab GmbH | MatterHackers Inc. |
| Headquarters | China | United States |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Electronics stores
| Fact | Bambu Lab | MatterHackers |
|---|---|---|
| Free delivery threshold | €55 to €119 | Not confirmed |
| Return window | 30 days | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Bambu Lab | MatterHackers | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largest build size (mm) | 350below the median | 1,800highest quarter | 390 |
| Warranty | 1 to 2 yearshighest quarter | 0 to 0.08 yearslowest quarter | 1 |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | 600at the median | Not confirmed | 600 |
| Laser power (W) | 55below the median | 100highest quarter | 60 |
Median across 23 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Bambu Lab
Pros
- One maker covers three machine types: fdm printer, laser engraver and cutting machine runs from FDM printers to a laser engraver and a cutting machine.
- Entry at €189 sits below the €262.21 median for FDM printers, though above the €156.98 median for laser engravers and cutters.
- Multi colour and Enclosed are both yes, and a 350 mm build volume with 600 mm/s covers functional parts as well as display models.
Cons
- Warranty runs 1 to 2 years, short of the 3 years on offer at the top of the FDM printer field.
- Support runs on help centre and community only, so phone and chat are not among the listed channels.
- The 350 mm build volume is a mid sized chamber, well under the 1,800 mm the largest printers in our data reach.
MatterHackers
Pros
- Build size reaches 1,800 mm, and the brand holds position 1 of 23 on that measure.
- Product types cover FDM printers, resin printers, scanners, laser engravers and cutting machines, a wider list than fdm printer and 3d scanner at Farnell and fdm printer at Sovol.
- Multi colour printing and an enclosed build are listed, with multi colour appearing in 65.4% of comparable listings in this category.
Cons
- Warranty terms run 0 to 0.08 years, shorter than the 1 year median warranty across the printers compared.
- Sales and support cover US and CA only, so buyers in other regions face a longer freight route and cross border warranty handling.
- Resin and enclosed models carry the same 0 to 0.08 years of warranty as the entry FDM units, so higher spend buys no longer stated cover.
Who each suits
Bambu Lab
Who it suits
- Makers who want printing, laser engraving and cutting under one account, since fdm printer, laser engraver and cutting machine covers all three.
- Buyers who put multi colour and an enclosed chamber ahead of a long warranty, given cover of 1 to 2 years.
- Shoppers in the European markets on the shipping list, where delivery is free above the €55 to €119 threshold.
Who should look elsewhere
- Makers who want resin printing or scanning, since fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner adds resin printers and scanners to the FDM line.
- Buyers who want a plain FDM range without laser and cutting machines, since fdm printer lists FDM printers only.
- Shoppers who want one distributor for FDM printers and scanners instead of a maker brand, since fdm printer and 3d scanner covers both.
MatterHackers
Who it suits
- Makers who want the whole workflow under one roof, since fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner is wider than fdm printer and 3d scanner at Farnell and fdm printer at Sovol.
- Large format buyers who weight build size, where the brand holds position 1 of 23.
- US and Canadian shops, since US and CA keeps support close to the US base.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want a longer warranty, since 0 to 0.08 years sits under the 1 year median, and the choice at Sovol is limited to fdm printer.
- Shops outside US and CA, where the shorter list at LONGER, fdm printer, resin printer and laser engraver, is a simpler thing to weigh against freight and cross border warranty handling.
- Buyers after a cutting machine who expect one long warranty policy, since the cutting machine in fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner carries the same 0 to 0.08 years of terms as the rest of the catalog.
Country by country
| Country | Bambu Lab | MatterHackers |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
8 of 31 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Bambu Lab
What does the cheapest Bambu Lab machine cost?+
Entry pricing starts at €189 on the European store, which is under the €262.21 median for FDM printers in our data. It is a price for hardware rather than a tier, so there is no renewal figure to plan around and your total is the machine plus consumables. Compare it with other machine prices, not with plan fees.
How long is the Bambu Lab warranty?+
Warranty runs 1 to 2 years, so each machine is covered for a fixed term after purchase. That is shorter than the 3 years carried by the longest warranty in the FDM printer field, which matters if a failure would stop output rather than delay a hobby print. Read the term before committing to a larger machine.
MatterHackers
What does a MatterHackers machine cost to start with?+
Entry pricing starts at $179, and the brand sits at position 8 of 27 on price from, which places it mid range here rather than at the budget end. Anything with a build size beyond the entry machine, or a laser above 100 W of output, costs more. Treat $179 as the floor of the range, not the typical spend.
How large a build volume can MatterHackers printers handle?+
Build size reaches 1,800 mm, and that figure puts the brand at position 1 of 23 on this measure. It is the standout spec in the range, covering everything from a small desktop FDM machine to an enclosed large format printer for parts that will not fit a standard bed.