Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo vs Bambu Lab A1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The Kobra S1 Max Combo is large and enclosed, the A1 compact with an open frame. About 520 € separate them (around 950 € against 429 €): the question is whether the volume and enclosure are worth that gap.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~799–1099 € | 429 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 38.5 × 41 × 43 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 8.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 1300 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 350 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 350 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °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 | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The firmware runs on a proprietary Kobra OS layer built on top of Klipper; the official slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next, derived from OrcaSlicer, available for Windows and macOS. Third-party OrcaSlicer is also supported. Remote monitoring and control are available via the Anycubic app (iOS/Android) over LAN, with no mandatory cloud connection required for core printing functions. | The A1 works natively with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer available for Windows and macOS, which handles slicing, automatic calibrations, and remote monitoring via the Bambu Handy app. Third-party slicers — including PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Ultimaker Cura — are supported via standard G-code export, but advanced features such as vibration compensation and active flow control are only available within the Bambu ecosystem. |
The differences that matter
- Volume 350 × 350 × 350 mm against 256 × 256 × 256 mm → what prints in one piece on the Kobra has to be split on the A1.
- Enclosed chamber on the Kobra only → a stable environment for materials that need one.
- Bed at 120 °C against 100 °C → the Kobra handles materials that need more heat.
- Price around 950 € against 429 € → the A1 costs about 520 € less.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if…
Parts up to 350 × 350 × 350 mm in an enclosed chamber, with the bed at 120 °C and the nozzle up to 350 °C (declared by the manufacturer). You accept about 520 € more and a footprint of 50 × 48 × 58 cm.
Choose A1 if…
Everyday printing on 256 × 256 × 256 mm for 429 €, with Bambu Studio for automatic calibrations and the Handy app for remote control. You accept an open frame and a much smaller volume.
Where to buy
Paid link: the price for you does not change. Methodology
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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 →
Paid link: the price for you does not change. Methodology
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
MakerSpecs is an independent atlas. We don't sell products: the purchase links are the same as on the two product sheets and don't influence the verdict. The sheets have the complete data.