Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo vs Bambu Lab A2L
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two open-frame printers with no enclosure; the choice comes down to how you get to multicolor. The Kobra 4 Combo has it in the box, while the A2L adds it through an accessory and costs 120 € less.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | 379 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm | 54.4 × 52.9 × 50.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.6 kg | 12.8 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 330 × 320 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 325 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 260 mm | 320 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 325 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 | 19 |
| 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. | The A2L is compatible with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer for Windows and macOS, which provides native access to all machine features including AMS multi-color management. Third-party slicers that export standard G-code — such as PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer — are supported, though some advanced features may not be available outside Bambu Studio. Connectivity is via Wi-Fi; basic printing functions do not require a cloud account. |
The differences that matter
- Multicolor: 4 colours with no accessory versus 19 colours with one → the Kobra prints in colour as soon as it is assembled, the A2L needs an extra purchase but handles far more colours in one part.
- Build volume: 260 × 260 × 260 mm versus 330 × 320 × 325 mm → parts that fit on the A2L have to be split on the Kobra.
- Price: 499 € versus 379 € → the A2L costs 120 € less, before the multicolor accessory.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 4 Combo if…
You want to print in colour straight away, up to 4 colours, without buying anything else: two- or three-tone objects, signage, display models. It costs 120 € more and the build volume is smaller, 260 mm on each side.
Choose A2L if…
You mostly print large parts, with a 330 × 320 mm bed and 325 mm of height, and want to stay at 379 €. Multicolor is possible with the accessory and goes up to 19 colours; the bed heats to 80 °C against the Kobra's 100 °C (manufacturer-declared values).
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 →
- Bambu Lab PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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