Anycubic Kobra S1 Max vs Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Max and X1 Carbon are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 Max if price and work area matters more; choose X1 Carbon if max colors matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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X1 Carbon
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~599–799 € | ~1050–1250 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 14.13 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 1000 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 7 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 350 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 350 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 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 | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 4 | 16 |
| 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 printer is controlled via Bambu Studio, the proprietary slicer available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as the Bambu Handy mobile app. LAN mode is supported, allowing full local control without an internet connection or cloud account. Remote monitoring via Bambu Cloud is optional. Bambu Studio accepts 3MF, STL, OBJ, and STEP files and includes advanced features such as vibration compensation and flow rate control. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra S1 Max 699 € vs X1 Carbon 1150 € — Kobra S1 Max wins (+65%)
- Work area: Kobra S1 Max 350×350 mm vs X1 Carbon 256×256 mm — Kobra S1 Max wins (+87%)
- Max colors: Kobra S1 Max 4 vs X1 Carbon 16 — X1 Carbon wins (+300%)
- Build height Z: Kobra S1 Max 350 mm vs X1 Carbon 256 mm — Kobra S1 Max wins (+37%)
- Max print speed: Kobra S1 Max 600 mm/s vs X1 Carbon 500 mm/s — Kobra S1 Max wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
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