Anycubic Kobra S1 Max vs Bambu Lab X2D
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two enclosed CoreXY printers in the same price bracket: the Kobra S1 Max costs about €70 more than the X2D. The choice is between build volume, 350 mm a side against 256, and material handling: the X2D has two nozzles.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~599–799 € | 629 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 16.25 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 1600 W |
| Voltage (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 | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 350 mm | 260 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 300 °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 | Yes |
| Max colors | 4 | 25 |
| 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 X2D uses Bambu Studio as its official software, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It also accepts standard G-code from third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Cura, though some advanced features — including automatic calibration and dual-nozzle workflow management — are only fully supported within Bambu Studio. |
The differences that matter
- Build volume: 350 × 350 × 350 mm against 256 × 256 × 260 mm → parts 30 cm wide or tall print whole only on the Kobra.
- Nozzles and colors: one and 4 colors against two and 25 colors → jobs with many materials or colors are the X2D's ground.
- Maximum nozzle temperature: 350 °C against 300 °C → some technical filaments print only on the Kobra.
- Software: the X2D uses Bambu Studio, and automatic calibration and dual-nozzle management are fully supported only there; the Kobra uses Anycubic Slicer Next or OrcaSlicer.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max if…
You print large parts whole, up to 350 mm, and filaments that call for a nozzle up to 350 °C. The trade-off: a single nozzle, multicolor up to 4 colors with the ACE 2 Pro module that is not in the box, about €70 more and a footprint of 50.3 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm against 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm.
Choose X2D if…
You print models with several materials or colors, with two nozzles and, as declared, up to 25 colors with the dedicated accessories, in a footprint of 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm and at €629. The trade-off: a 256 × 256 × 260 mm volume, so a larger part has to be split, and a nozzle up to 300 °C.
Where to buy
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
- ELEGOO PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- Bambu Lab PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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