Kobra S1 Max Combo vs A2L

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

Parameter
Bambu Lab A2L A2L Bambu Lab F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2025 2026
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~799–1099 € 379 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm 54.4 × 52.9 × 50.5 cm
Weight (kg) 12.8 kg
Work area (mm) 350 × 350 mm 330 × 320 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 350 mm 325 mm
Power (W) 2200 W
Voltage (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 320 mm
Build height Z (mm) 350 mm 325 mm
Kinematics corexy cartesian
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 350 °C 300 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 120 °C 80 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 600 mm/s 500 mm/s
Enclosed chamber True False
Filament sensor True True
Auto bed leveling mesh mesh
Standard nozzle diameter (mm) 0.4 mm 0.4 mm
Multi-extruder False False
Native Klipper False False
Input shaper True True
Multicolor printing True True
Multicolor requires accessory True True
Max colors 4 19
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 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.

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