Anycubic Kobra X Combo vs Bambu Lab P2S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The Kobra X Combo and the P2S cost almost the same — €589 versus €519 — but they're built around different priorities: Cartesian with native Klipper on the Anycubic, CoreXY with an enclosed chamber on the Bambu Lab. The P2S reaches up to 20 colors with the AMS accessory, the Kobra X Combo stops at 4 but needs no extra hardware.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 589 € | 519 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.2 kg | 14.9 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1200 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | 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 | No | Yes |
| Max colors | 4 | 20 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Powered by Kobra OS (a Klipper fork), it features Wi-Fi connectivity, vibration compensation, dynamic flow calibration, and a camera with built-in AI detection. | 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
- Max colors: 4 on the Kobra X Combo vs 20 on the P2S with the AMS accessory.
- Enclosed chamber: yes on the P2S, no on the Kobra X Combo.
- Native Klipper: yes on the Kobra X Combo, no on the P2S.
- Price: €589 vs €519 — the P2S costs €70 less.
- Bed temperature: 100°C vs 110°C — the P2S goes higher.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra X Combo if…
you want native Klipper to customize firmware and macros, and 4 built-in colors without external accessories is enough for you.
Choose P2S if…
you need the enclosed chamber to print ABS and technical materials, and you're aiming for a multicolor ecosystem that reaches 20 colors with the AMS.
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.
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