Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Bambu Lab A2L
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The Kobra S1 is enclosed and heats its bed up to 120 °C; the A2L is open but has a much larger volume and costs €170 less. Choosing means deciding whether the enclosure or the build space matters more.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 549 € | 379 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 54.4 × 52.9 × 50.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 12.8 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 330 × 320 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 325 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 320 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 325 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 | 19 |
| 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. | 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
- Enclosed vs open, bed up to 120 vs 80 °C → only the Kobra S1 encloses the part and heats the bed higher.
- Volume 250×250×250 vs 330×320×325 mm → parts that must be split on the S1 fit whole on the A2L.
- Price €549 vs €379 → the A2L costs €170 less.
- Colors with accessory 8 vs 19 → both need the accessory for multicolor, but the A2L handles more.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 if…
you print inside an enclosed chamber with a bed up to 120 °C. It runs Klipper-based firmware, an OrcaSlicer-derived slicer and app control on the local network, with no mandatory cloud. The trade-off: a 250×250×250 mm volume, €170 more, and multicolor needs an accessory, up to 8 colors.
Choose A2L if…
you need parts up to 330×320 mm and 325 mm tall, or many color changes: with the multicolor accessory it reaches 19 colors. It costs €379, €170 less. The trade-off: an open chamber and a bed limited to 80 °C.
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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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