Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two enclosed CoreXY printers with almost the same volume, 250 and 256 mm a side. What decides it is price, about €400 less for the Kobra S1 Combo, and multicolor: on the Combo it needs no accessory, on the X1 Carbon it does.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 749 € | ~1050–1250 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 48.4 × 48.4 × 59.3 cm | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 14.13 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1000 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 7 μm |
| 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 | 110 °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 printer is controlled via Bambu Studio, the proprietary slicer available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as the Bambu Handy mobile app. LAN mode is supported, allowing full local control without an internet connection or cloud account. Remote monitoring via Bambu Cloud is optional. Bambu Studio accepts 3MF, STL, OBJ, and STEP files and includes advanced features such as vibration compensation and flow rate control. |
The differences that matter
- Price €749 vs about €1,150 → about €400 less for the Kobra S1 Combo.
- Multicolor without an accessory vs with one → on the X1 Carbon the accessory adds to the price.
- Nozzle 320 vs 300 °C, bed 120 vs 110 °C (declared) → a little more headroom on the Combo for hot materials.
- Slicer: Anycubic Slicer Next (Windows, macOS) vs Bambu Studio (Windows, macOS, Linux) → depends on the system in your shop.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Combo if…
You want to print in several colors right away, buying nothing else, and spend €749. The nozzle reaches 320 °C and the bed 120 °C (declared values); the slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next, which handles multiple plates and skips objects mid-print. The trade-off: proprietary firmware that is not open source.
Choose X1 Carbon if…
You want up to 16 colors with the multicolor accessory, Bambu Studio on Windows, macOS and Linux and full LAN mode with no account or internet. The bill: about €400 more.
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.
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