Anycubic Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer vs Bambu Lab P1S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer and P1S 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 P1S if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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P1S
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 699 € | ~399–499 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70.6 × 94 × 75.3 cm | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.1 kg | 12.95 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 | True |
| 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 P1S is managed through Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, or via OrcaSlicer, the widely adopted open-source fork that provides finer parameter control. The Bambu Handy mobile app enables remote monitoring and print launching. The printer supports local LAN connections without a mandatory cloud account, though some advanced features — such as remote timelapses and OTA firmware updates — require a Bambu account. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 420×420 mm vs P1S 256×256 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+169%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 500 mm vs P1S 256 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+95%)
- Price: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 699 € vs P1S 449 € — P1S wins (+56%)
- Enclosed chamber: P1S yes, Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer no
- Max colors: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 8 vs P1S 16 — P1S wins (+100%)
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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