Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Bambu Lab P2S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Choose Anycubic Kobra 3 if you are looking for an entry-level Cartesian model with native Klipper at a price of around 220–300 €. Choose Bambu Lab P2S if you need a CoreXY printer with a closed chamber, 1200 W of power, and support for up to 20 colors via a dedicated accessory.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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P2S
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | 519 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 14.9 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 1200 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 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 | 20 |
| 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 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. |
MakerSpecs Awards
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.
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The differences that matter
- Kinematics and Structure: Anycubic Kobra 3 uses Cartesian kinematics with an open frame, whereas Bambu Lab P2S adopts a CoreXY system enclosed in a closed chamber. This brings the P2S's weight to 14.9 kg, compared to the Kobra 3's 9.2 kg.
- Power Management: The P2S features a 1200 W power supply, significantly higher than the 400 W equipped on the Kobra 3.
- Multicolor Printing: The Bambu Lab P2S supports up to 20 colors via an add-on accessory. The Kobra 3 lacks multicolor accessory support and is limited to 1 color per print.
- Pricing and Tier: The Kobra 3 (launched 2024) is positioned in the entry-level tier (F1) at approximately 220–300 €, while the P2S (launched 2025) is an intermediate tier (F2) machine priced at 519 €.
- Software Ecosystem: The Kobra 3 integrates Klipper natively, operated via AnycubicSlicer. The P2S relies on a proprietary ecosystem strictly optimized around Bambu Studio.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 if…
Choose Anycubic Kobra 3 if your budget is between 220 € and 300 € and you are looking for an open entry-level printer with Cartesian kinematics. It is highly suitable if you prefer an ecosystem based on native Klipper and a lighter machine (9.2 kg versus the 14.9 kg of the P2S), while maintaining an almost identical work area (250×250×260 mm vs 256×256×256 mm).
Choose P2S if…
Choose Bambu Lab P2S if you require an intermediate-tier machine with CoreXY kinematics and a closed chamber, which is ideal for thermal stability. It justifies the 519 € price tag with significantly higher power (1200 W vs 400 W) and the ability to print in up to 20 colors by adding the specific accessory, managing the entire workflow through Bambu Studio.
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