Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo vs Bambu Lab P1S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo costs €150 more than the P1S, but it already includes the multicolor system in the price; the P1S only gets there by adding the AMS separately, though it then reaches up to 16 colors against the Kobra's 8. The choice depends on how much you want to spend upfront and how many colors you actually need.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599 € | ~399–499 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21.7 kg | 12.95 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 1300 W | 1000 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 100 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 8 | 16 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with the main slicers on the market. It supports cloud connectivity via the Anycubic app and Wi-Fi for remote monitoring, while still allowing offline use via USB. | 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
- Price: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo €599, P1S around €449 — €150 apart.
- Multicolor: included in the Kobra's kit (up to 8 colors), requires a separate AMS on the P1S but reaches 16 colors.
- Firmware: native Klipper only on the Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo.
- Temperatures: 320°C nozzle and 120°C bed on the Kobra vs 300°C and 100°C on the P1S — headroom for technical materials.
- Top speed: 600 mm/s vs 500 mm/s, a gap that only matters on long prints.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo if…
you want multicolor ready to use with no extra purchase and prefer native Klipper to customize firmware and macros. The higher temperatures (320°C nozzle, 120°C bed) cover technical materials where the P1S falls short, and 600 mm/s cuts time on long batches.
Choose P1S if…
you want to spend €150 less upfront and don't need multicolor right away: the AMS stays a separate accessory for when you need it, and at that point you reach up to 16 colors against the Kobra's 8. The bed is slightly larger (256×256 mm vs 250×250 mm).
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Filaments for these printers
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