Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Bambu Lab P2S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Anycubic Kobra S1 and Bambu Lab P2S are both F2-tier FDM printers launched in 2025, priced closely at 549 € and 519 € with a nearly identical build volume (250×250 mm vs 256×256 mm). Both use a CoreXY frame, an enclosed chamber, a filament sensor and input shaper. The real split is firmware openness — native Klipper on the Kobra S1 versus Bambu's more closed ecosystem — and multicolor capability, up to 20 colors on the P2S against 8 on the Kobra S1.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 549 € | 519 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 14.9 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1200 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 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 | No |
| Native Klipper | Yes | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 8 | 20 |
| 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 official slicer is Bambu Studio, available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The printer also accepts standard G-code exported from third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Cura, though certain advanced Bambu-specific features — including RFID-based filament detection and some automatic calibration modes — are only available within Bambu Studio. Remote control is handled via the Bambu Handy mobile app and desktop app; push notifications require cloud connectivity. |
The differences that matter
- Price: 549 € on Kobra S1, 519 € on P2S
- Native Klipper: yes on Kobra S1, no on P2S
- Max colors (with accessory): 8 on Kobra S1, 20 on P2S
- Max nozzle temperature: 320 °C on Kobra S1, 300 °C on P2S
- Max bed temperature: 120 °C on Kobra S1, 110 °C on P2S
- Build area: 250×250 mm on Kobra S1, 256×256 mm on P2S
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 if…
you want an open, native Klipper firmware that also runs third-party OrcaSlicer alongside Anycubic's own Anycubic Slicer Next, with no cloud connection required for daily use. It also prints at higher temperatures (nozzle up to 320 °C, bed up to 120 °C), useful for engineering filaments like nylon or polycarbonate.
Choose P2S if…
you want the higher multicolor count (up to 20 colors versus 8, both via an external accessory) at a lower list price (519 € versus 549 €). The build plate is slightly larger (256×256 mm versus 250×250 mm) and the machine is lighter (14.9 kg versus 18 kg). Bambu Studio also handles automatic calibration and RFID filament detection, though push notifications need a cloud connection.
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Filaments for these printers
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