Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Bambu Lab P1S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The Kobra S1 Combo costs €300 more than the P1S, but it already includes the multicolor system that the P1S needs as a separate AMS purchase. The real difference isn't base print quality, which is similar on both, but what you need to add for multicolor and how much thermal headroom you want in reserve.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 749 € | ~399–499 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 48.4 × 48.4 × 59.3 cm | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 12.95 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1000 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 100 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 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 | No | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | Yes |
| Max colors | — | 16 |
| 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 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 Combo €749, P1S around €449 — nearly €300 apart.
- Multicolor: included in the Kobra S1 Combo kit, requires a separate AMS on the P1S.
- Temperatures: 320°C nozzle and 120°C bed on the Kobra S1 Combo 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 shows on long prints.
- Work area: 256×256 mm on the P1S vs 250×250 mm on the Kobra S1 Combo — a small margin, rarely decisive.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Combo if…
you want multicolor printing from day one without adding a separate AMS, and need thermal headroom for technical materials: 320°C at the nozzle and 120°C on the bed cover polycarbonate and loaded nylon where the P1S falls short. The 600 mm/s top speed only helps on long batches.
Choose P1S if…
multicolor isn't a priority yet and you want to spend €300 less to start: the P1S prints on a slightly larger bed (256×256 mm) with the more mature, better-documented Bambu Studio/OrcaSlicer ecosystem. The AMS stays a separate purchase for when you actually need it.
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Filaments for these printers
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