Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Bambu Lab X2D
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 and X2D cost almost the same, €549 versus €629, but aim at different jobs. X2D reaches 1000 mm/s with dual extrusion for up to 25 colors; Kobra S1 tops out at 600 mm/s with a single extruder and native Klipper. The price gap is small, the capability gap isn't.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 549 € | 629 € |
| 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 | 16.25 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1600 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 1000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 50 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 260 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °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 | Yes | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 8 | 25 |
| 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 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
- Max colors: 25 on X2D versus 8 on Kobra S1, thanks to dual extrusion.
- Top speed: 1000 mm/s on X2D versus 600 mm/s on Kobra S1.
- Native Klipper: present on Kobra S1, absent on X2D.
- Price: €549 Kobra S1 versus €629 X2D, only €80 apart.
- Max nozzle temperature: 320°C on Kobra S1 versus 300°C on X2D.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 if…
Kobra S1 suits anyone who wants native Klipper without the Bambu ecosystem: the firmware already ships with Klipper profiles, handy for custom macros and calibration. With a 320°C max nozzle temperature it handles technical filaments like PC, and costs €80 less than X2D.
Choose X2D if…
X2D suits systematic multicolor printing: dual extrusion reaches 25 colors against Kobra S1's 8, and the 1000 mm/s top speed cuts time on complex prints. The lower nozzle temperature, 300°C versus 320°C, is the only trade-off against Kobra S1.
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