Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Bambu Lab A2L
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Anyone printing ABS or ASA without warping needs the enclosed chamber; anyone who wants the largest bed in the class while spending less should look at the A2L. That's the difference that decides, not the price tag: what happens when the material cools too fast.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 749 € | 379 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 48.4 × 48.4 × 59.3 cm | 54.4 × 52.9 × 50.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 12.8 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 330 × 320 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 325 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 320 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 325 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 80 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | 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 | No | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | Yes |
| Max colors | — | 19 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The printer works with Anycubic Slicer Next, derived from OrcaSlicer and optimized for the Anycubic ecosystem; it supports multi-plate management and object skipping during printing. Remote control and real-time monitoring are available through the Anycubic app (iOS and Android), connecting via LAN or cloud. The proprietary firmware is not currently open source; native Klipper compatibility is not supported. | 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
- Enclosed chamber only on the Kobra S1 Combo → the only one of the two suited to ABS/ASA without warping.
- Bed up to 120°C versus 80°C on the A2L → more headroom with materials that need hot-bed adhesion.
- 330×320 mm build area on the A2L versus 250×250 mm → larger single parts without splitting them.
- Multicolor built in on the Kobra S1 Combo, needs an accessory on the A2L → an extra cost to factor in for more colors on the A2L.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Combo if…
You print ABS, ASA or other technical filaments that warp if the bed cools down: the enclosed chamber and the 120°C bed (versus 80°C on the A2L) keep the temperature steady through long prints. In exchange you pay €370 more and work on a smaller bed, 250×250 mm versus 330×320 mm.
Choose A2L if…
You mostly print PLA and PETG and need room for large parts: the 330×320 mm bed fits what the Kobra S1 Combo can't, and the price stays €370 lower. Without an enclosure, ABS and ASA stay more exposed to warping on long prints, and the bed tops out at 80°C versus 120°C on the Kobra.
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
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