Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo vs Bambu Lab P2S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
An open Cartesian printer at 149–199 € and an enclosed CoreXY at 519 €: not two prices for the same job, but two ways of working. The P2S has an enclosed chamber, a filament sensor and multicolor with an accessory; the Kobra 2 Neo prints one colour at a time.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~149–199 € | 519 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 44 × 44 × 48.5 cm | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.3 kg | 14.9 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 1200 W |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | Yes |
| Filament sensor | No | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | No | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | No | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | Yes |
| Max colors | 1 | 20 |
| 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. | The official slicer is Bambu Studio, available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The printer also accepts standard G-code exported from third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Cura, though certain advanced Bambu-specific features — including RFID-based filament detection and some automatic calibration modes — are only available within Bambu Studio. Remote control is handled via the Bambu Handy mobile app and desktop app; push notifications require cloud connectivity. |
The differences that matter
- Price → the P2S costs 320 to 370 € more than the 149–199 € Kobra 2 Neo.
- Chamber → enclosed on the P2S, open on the Kobra 2 Neo: the Neo's print stays exposed to the room's air.
- Multicolor → the Kobra 2 Neo prints a single colour; the P2S reaches 20 colours as declared by the manufacturer, with an accessory to add.
- Filament sensor → absent on the Kobra 2 Neo, present on the P2S: if the spool runs out mid-print, only the P2S has a sensor to notice.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Neo if…
You print single-colour objects that fit a 22×22 cm bed, using Cura, PrusaSlicer or Simplify3D, for 149 to 199 €. There is no enclosed chamber and no filament sensor, and multicolor is not offered.
Choose P2S if…
You print in several colours with the accessory, or parts that want an enclosed chamber, on a 256×256 mm bed. Advanced features such as RFID spool recognition exist only in Bambu Studio, and push notifications go through the cloud.
Where to buy
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
- ELEGOO PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- Bambu Lab PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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