Anycubic Kobra S1 Max vs Bambu Lab A2L
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Choosing between these two FDM printers mainly comes down to enclosed chamber versus price: the Kobra S1 Max has an enclosed chamber with a bed up to 120 °C, the A2L costs nearly half and manages up to 19 colors with AMS.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~599–799 € | 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 | 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 | 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 ordinary printing operations. Unlike the Combo version, the ACE 2 Pro module is not included in the box. | 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. |
The differences that matter
- Price: €699 on the Kobra S1 Max against €379 on the A2L.
- Manageable colors: 4 on the Kobra S1 Max against 19 on the A2L, both via accessory.
- Enclosed chamber: only on the Kobra S1 Max.
- Declared max bed temperature: 120 °C on the Kobra S1 Max against 80 °C on the A2L.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max if…
Anyone printing technical materials needing controlled ambient temperature — ABS, ASA — uses the Kobra S1 Max's enclosed chamber, with a declared bed up to 120 °C and nozzle up to 350 °C. The trade-off is a higher price (€699 against €379) and only 4 manageable colors via accessory.
Choose A2L if…
Anyone wanting to spend less and print multicolor with more variety uses the A2L at €379, with AMS up to 19 declared colors. The trade-off is no enclosed chamber and lower maximum temperatures (80 °C bed, 300 °C nozzle).
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Filaments for these printers
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