Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo vs Bambu Lab H2S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two enclosed CoreXY FDM printers, both with a nozzle that reaches 350 °C. The choice runs through price and ecosystem: the Kobra costs about €250 less, the H2S is built around Bambu Studio.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~799–1099 € | ~1150–1250 € |
| 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) | — | 30 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 340 × 320 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 340 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 1800 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 | 340 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 | No |
| Native Klipper | No | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 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 H2S uses Bambu Studio as its primary slicer, with full support for proprietary features including automatic calibration, AI monitoring, and AMS management. It also accepts G-code exported from OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer, and Cura, though some advanced functions may not be available with third-party slicers. Laser and cutting functions are managed exclusively through Bambu Suite. Developer Mode is available, exposing MQTT access for custom integrations. |
The differences that matter
- Price: €949 against €1,200 → enclosed chamber, 350 °C nozzle and 120 °C bed are declared the same on both, so the roughly €250 does not buy different thermal hardware.
- Bed: 350 × 350 mm against 340 × 320 mm → a part 330 mm on a side only fits on the Kobra.
- Slicer: Anycubic Slicer Next or OrcaSlicer against Bambu Studio → with a different slicer the H2S loses some advanced functions.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if…
The Kobra S1 Max Combo suits people printing parts that fill the bed in both directions, and who are comfortable with Anycubic Slicer Next, derived from OrcaSlicer, or with OrcaSlicer itself. Control is through the app over the local network, with no mandatory cloud. You stay outside the Bambu Studio ecosystem and its automatic calibration.
Choose H2S if…
The H2S is for people already working in Bambu Studio who want automatic calibration and AI monitoring, plus MQTT access through Developer Mode for their own integrations. It costs more and the bed is shallower; G-code from third-party slicers (OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer, Cura) works, but some advanced functions are not available.
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Filaments for these printers
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