Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo vs Bambu Lab A1 mini
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The choice is between space and price: the Kobra 4 Combo prints up to 260 mm per side and costs about €200 more than the A1 mini, which stops at 180 mm. Both do 4 colors, but the A1 mini needs an accessory.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | 299 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm | 34.7 × 31.5 × 36.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.6 kg | 5.7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 180 × 180 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 180 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 150 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 50 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 260 mm | 180 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 180 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 80 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | Yes | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | Yes |
| Max colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Equipped with Kobra OS firmware. It supports connectivity via USB, Anycubic Slicer, and the Anycubic mobile app for remote print monitoring and control. Integrates AI-based error detection. | Compatible with Bambu Studio (OrcaSlicer-derived) and OrcaSlicer. Supports LAN mode for cloud-free printing. Does not run native Klipper. |
The differences that matter
- Build volume: 260×260×260 mm against 180×180×180 mm → a 200 mm part fits only in the Kobra 4 Combo.
- Multicolor: 4 colors on both, accessory required only on the A1 mini → with colors the A1 mini goes past €299.
- Native Klipper: yes against no → the Kobra runs on Klipper, the A1 mini stays in the Bambu Studio and OrcaSlicer world.
- Price: €499 against €299 → €200 of difference.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 4 Combo if…
you print large or tall parts, up to 260 mm per side, and want 4 colors without buying a separate accessory. It costs about €200 more, weighs 13.6 kg against 5.7 kg and is about 45 cm wide instead of 35. The firmware is Kobra OS, with native Klipper and the Anycubic app.
Choose A1 mini if…
you print objects under 180 mm and want to spend about €200 less, with Bambu Studio or OrcaSlicer and a LAN mode that avoids the cloud. For 4 colors you also buy the accessory, and the bed heats to 80 °C against the Kobra's declared 100 °C.
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 →
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- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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