Anycubic Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer vs Bambu Lab P1P
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer and P1P are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer if work area and build height z matters more; choose P1P if max colors and price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer scores 46/100 against 36/100 for P1P.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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P1P
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 699 € | ~500–600 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70.6 × 94 × 75.3 cm | 38.6 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.1 kg | 9.65 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1000 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 100 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 8 | 16 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Equipped with Kobra OS, a Klipper-based firmware, controllable via a 4.3-inch touchscreen. Compatible with Anycubic Slicer and third-party software like OrcaSlicer. Features Wi-Fi for remote control via app. Multicolor printing requires the ACE Pro module, sold separately. | The P1P works with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicing software available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and with the Bambu Handy mobile app for remote monitoring and print management. Cloud connectivity is optional: the printer also supports a LAN-only mode for users who prefer to operate without connecting to external servers. It is not natively compatible with open-source firmware such as Klipper, nor with third-party slicers like PrusaSlicer or OrcaSlicer without unofficial profiles. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 420×420 mm vs P1P 256×256 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+169%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 500 mm vs P1P 256 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+95%)
- Max colors: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 8 vs P1P 16 — P1P wins (+100%)
- Price: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 699 € vs P1P 550 € — P1P wins (+27%)
- Native Klipper: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer yes, P1P no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer if…
you value work area, build height z and native klipper.
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