Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo vs Bambu Lab H2D Pro

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra S1 Max Combo and H2D Pro are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.8×). Kobra S1 Max Combo costs less (~€949) and is the entry-level choice; H2D Pro offers more capability at a higher price (~€3650). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Bambu Lab H2D Pro H2D Pro Bambu Lab F3 · Advanced
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 True True
Filament sensor True True
Auto bed leveling Mesh Mesh
Standard nozzle diameter (mm) 0.4 mm 0.4 mm
Multi-extruder False True
Native Klipper False False
Input shaper True True
Multicolor printing True True
Multicolor requires accessory True False
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: Kobra S1 Max Combo 949 € vs H2D Pro 3650 € — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+285%)
  • Max print speed: Kobra S1 Max Combo 600 mm/s vs H2D Pro 1000 mm/s — H2D Pro wins (+67%)
  • Multi-extruder: H2D Pro yes, Kobra S1 Max Combo no
  • Multicolor requires accessory: Kobra S1 Max Combo yes, H2D Pro no
  • Work area: Kobra S1 Max Combo 350×350 mm vs H2D Pro 350×320 mm — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+9%)

Which one to choose

Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if…

you value price, work area and build height z.

See the Kobra S1 Max Combo sheet →

Choose H2D Pro if…

you value max print speed and multi-extruder.

See the H2D Pro sheet →

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