Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo vs Bambu Lab H2D Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Max Combo costs €949, H2D Pro €3650: nearly three thousand euros apart, which marks two different ways of working rather than two rungs on the same ladder. The former suits anyone wanting full-size build volume under a thousand euros, the latter anyone printing multiple materials in the same part without juggling an external module.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~799–1099 € | ~3500–3800 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 49.2 × 51.4 × 62.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 31 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 350 × 320 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 325 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 2200 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 1000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 50 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 350 mm | 320 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 350 mm | 325 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 1000 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 | Yes |
| Native Klipper | No | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | No |
| 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 native software is Bambu Studio, available for Windows and macOS, with advanced slicing and direct integration of the machine's proprietary features. The printer is also compatible with third-party slicers that export standard G-code (PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, Cura), though some advanced functions — including AMS control, Vision Encoder calibration, and chamber management — may be unavailable or only partially supported outside the Bambu ecosystem. |
The differences that matter
- Price: €949 for Kobra S1 Max Combo, €2700 more for H2D Pro — worth it only if the dual extruder gets used.
- Extruder: Kobra S1 Max Combo handles color through an external accessory that needs its own feed; H2D Pro has a built-in dual extruder, material swaps with no manual step.
- Rated speed: up to 600 mm/s on Kobra S1 Max Combo, up to 1000 mm/s on H2D Pro — machine time drops noticeably on repeat batches.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if…
Kobra S1 Max Combo prints on a 350×350 mm bed with the multicolor module already in the box, useful for switching colors on decorative parts or prototypes — though material changes still go through a separate accessory, not an independent second extruder. It's the pick for full build volume while staying under a thousand euros.
Choose H2D Pro if…
H2D Pro carries a real dual extruder, not a bolt-on module: two different materials — a soluble support and a structural part, say — print in the same job without manual spool swaps. It only makes sense if that kind of multi-material work alone is worth the nearly €2700 gap over the Kobra S1 Max Combo.
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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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