Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Bambu Lab A1 mini
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two machines of different size: the Kobra S1 is an enclosed CoreXY with a 250 mm bed, the A1 mini an open Cartesian with a 180 mm bed that costs a little over half as much. It's volume and an enclosure on one side, footprint and price on the other.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 549 € | 299 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 34.7 × 31.5 × 36.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 5.7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 180 × 180 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 180 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 150 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 50 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 180 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 180 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °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 | Yes | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 8 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The Kobra OS firmware is based on Klipper and controlled via a proprietary touch interface. The official slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next (derived from OrcaSlicer, available for Windows and macOS), but it also supports third-party OrcaSlicer. Remote control is possible via the Anycubic app (iOS/Android) over a local network, with no mandatory cloud connection for daily operations. | Compatible with Bambu Studio (OrcaSlicer-derived) and OrcaSlicer. Supports LAN mode for cloud-free printing. Does not run native Klipper. |
The differences that matter
- Bed 250 × 250 against 180 × 180 mm → a 20 cm part is printed whole only on the Kobra S1
- Enclosure and a 120 °C bed against no enclosure and 80 °C (stated values) → for materials that need heat the A1 mini isn't the starting point
- Colors with the accessory: 8 against 4 → a job with more than 4 colors belongs to the Kobra S1
- Native Klipper only on the Kobra S1 → anyone who wants to modify the firmware starts there
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 if…
you print large parts or need an enclosure, and want multicolor up to 8 colors with the accessory. You pay €549 against €299, and the machine weighs 18 kg and takes 40 × 41 × 49 cm.
Choose A1 mini if…
you print small objects and want to spend about €299. It weighs 5.7 kg and fits on a desk (34.7 × 31.5 × 36.5 cm); you give up the enclosure and colors beyond the fourth. It works with Bambu Studio or OrcaSlicer and has a LAN mode, no cloud.
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
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