Anycubic Kobra X vs Bambu Lab P2S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra X and P2S target different budgets: €389 versus €519, a €130 gap explained mostly by the P2S's enclosed chamber and color handling.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 389 € | 519 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm |
| Weight (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) | — | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 4 | 20 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Uses Anycubic Slicer Next with AI monitoring capabilities via mobile app and remote control. | 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
- Enclosed chamber: only on the P2S → it allows ABS or ASA without warping, which the Kobra X can't offer.
- Colors with an accessory: 4 on the Kobra X, 20 on the P2S → the P2S cuts manual swaps in multicolor jobs.
- Price: €389 vs €519 → the Kobra X costs €130 less.
- Native Klipper: only on the Kobra X → only here can firmware and macros be edited without Bambu's software.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra X if…
On the Kobra X, PLA or PETG print without a heated chamber, with room to customize firmware and profiles thanks to native Klipper, missing on the P2S. €130 is saved compared to the P2S, giving up the enclosed chamber and broader color handling.
Choose P2S if…
On the P2S, ABS or ASA print thanks to the enclosed chamber, avoiding warping the Kobra X can't manage, and the AMS reaches up to 20 colors (with an accessory) against 4 on the Kobra X. What's accepted is a higher cost and no native Klipper.
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.
- ELEGOO PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- Bambu Lab PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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