Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer vs Bambu Lab A1 mini
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer is the cheapest in its class. Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer and A1 mini are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if price matters more; choose A1 mini if max print speed and max colors matters more. On the category's overall technical index, A1 mini scores 28/100 against 17/100 for Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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A1 mini
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~149–199 € | 299 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 44 × 44 × 48.5 cm | 34.7 × 31.5 × 36.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.3 kg | 5.7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 180 × 180 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 180 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 150 W |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 50 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 180 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 180 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 80 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | false |
| Filament sensor | False | true |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | false |
| Native Klipper | False | false |
| Input shaper | True | true |
| Multicolor printing | false | true |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | true |
| Max colors | 1 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The machine is compatible with major slicing software on the market such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, and Simplify3D, supporting STL and OBJ formats. It features Marlin firmware with advanced functionalities like Linear Advance and Input Shaping. | Compatible with Bambu Studio (OrcaSlicer-derived) and OrcaSlicer. Supports LAN mode for cloud-free printing. Does not run native Klipper. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Best price Entry
The lowest list price among entry-level Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €174. The second cheapest starts at €260. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
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The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 174 € vs A1 mini 299 € — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+72%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm/s vs A1 mini 500 mm/s — A1 mini wins (+100%)
- Max colors: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 1 vs A1 mini 4 — A1 mini wins (+300%)
- Work area: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 220×220 mm vs A1 mini 180×180 mm — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+49%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm vs A1 mini 180 mm — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+39%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if…
you value price, work area and build height z. It is the cheapest in its class.
Choose A1 mini if…
you value max print speed, max colors and filament sensor.
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