Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Bambu Lab H2S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 and H2S are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.6×). Kobra 3 costs less (~€260) and is the entry-level choice; H2S offers more capability at a higher price (~€1200). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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H2S
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | ~1150–1250 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 49.2 × 51.4 × 62.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 30 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 340 × 320 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 340 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 1800 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 1000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 50 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 320 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 340 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 1000 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 |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | 1 | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Operated via AnycubicSlicer and compatible with the proprietary cloud app. It leverages a Klipper-based firmware, natively integrating Input Shaping algorithms to reduce vibrations at high speeds. | The H2S uses Bambu Studio as its primary slicer, with full support for proprietary features including automatic calibration, AI monitoring, and AMS management. It also accepts G-code exported from OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer, and Cura, though some advanced functions may not be available with third-party slicers. Laser and cutting functions are managed exclusively through Bambu Suite. Developer Mode is available, exposing MQTT access for custom integrations. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Kobra 3
Best value Entry
At €260 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 6 entry-level Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines, with a technical score of 90/100.
How we assign awards →H2S
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The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 3 260 € vs H2S 1200 € — Kobra 3 wins (+362%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 250×250 mm vs H2S 340×320 mm — H2S wins (+74%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 600 mm/s vs H2S 1000 mm/s — H2S wins (+67%)
- Enclosed chamber: H2S yes, Kobra 3 no
- Build height Z: Kobra 3 260 mm vs H2S 340 mm — H2S wins (+31%)
Which one to choose
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