Compare Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Bambu Lab A1
In this technical comparison between the Anycubic Kobra S1 and the Bambu Lab A1, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two 3D Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo) and Currently ~$339 (Printer only) / ~$489 (Combo with AMS Lite)..
| Specifications |
Anycubic Kobra S1 |
Bambu Lab A1 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | January 2025 | December 2023 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 250× 250× 250 mm | 256× 256× 256 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 600 mm/s (Recommended: 300 mm/s); Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s2 | Max Speed: 500 mm/s | Max Acceleration: 10,000 mm/s² |
| Layer Precision | 0.05-0.3 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) | 0.08 mm – 0.28 mm (Standard range). |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Dual-gear Direct Drive (Short-distance extrusion for high-speed reliability) | All-metal Direct Drive with Hardened Steel gears |
| Hotend Max Temp | 320 °C (All-metal with Ceramic Heatbreak) | Up to 300°C |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm Quick-Release Nozzle (Tool-free swap; supports 0.2 to 0.8 mm) | 0.4 mm Stainless Steel (Standard); Quick-Swap design (one-clip mechanism). Optional 0.2, 0.6, and 0.8 mm nozzles available |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 120 °C; Flexible PEI Spring Steel Magnetic Plate | Max 100°C; Textured PEI Plate included |
| Leveling System | LeviQ 3.0 Full-Auto Leveling with Z-Offset Auto-Calibration | Full-Auto Calibration (handles Z-offset, bed leveling, vibration resonance, and nozzle pressure automatically before every print) |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, and PA (Nylon) | Ideal for PLA, PETG, TPU, and PVA. Not recommended for ABS/ASA/PC without an enclosure. |
| Smart Sensors | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, Tangle Detection, and Belt-Tension Monitoring | Filament run-out, Filament tangle sensor, Power loss recovery, and Active flow rate compensation (pressure sensor) |
| Air Management | Fully Enclosed; Built-in Activated Carbon Air Filtration | Open-frame; no built-in filtration |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, USB-A, USB-C (Supports ACE Pro Multi-color System) | Wi-Fi, Bambu-Bus (for AMS Lite), Micro SD Card |
| Camera & AI | Built-in 480p/720p HD Camera with AI Spaghetti Detection and Timelapse support | Includes a Low Frame Rate Camera (1080p) for monitoring and timelapses; Includes a physical privacy cover |
| Remote Mgmt | Anycubic App, Anycubic Slicer Next (Remote Cloud Printing) | Fully integrated with Bambu Handy (Mobile) and Bambu Studio (PC/Mac) |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch Capacitive Touchscreen (Adjustable angle) | 3.5-inch IPS Color Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | Anycubic Slicer Next (Customized Kobra OS), OrcaSlicer, Cura | Bambu Studio (Native), OrcaSlicer, and standard G-code support for Cura/PrusaSlicer. |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 400× 410× 490 mm; Net Weight: 18.0 kg (S1) / 22.6 kg (Combo) | 385× 410× 430 mm | Net Weight: 8.3 kg. |
| Power & Noise | 500W Max; Standard Mode: ≤ 46 dB / Quiet Mode: ≤ 44 dB | Max 1300W @ 220V / 350W @ 110V; Features Active Motor Noise Canceling (under 48 dB) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, USB Drive, Power Cable, ACE Pro Unit (if Combo), 200g Sample Filament | A1 Printer, Spool Holder, Purge Wiper, Build Plate, PTFE Tube, Accessory Box, and 20g sample filament |
| Price | ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo) | Currently ~$339 (Printer only) / ~$489 (Combo with AMS Lite). |
| Full Details | Kobra S1 - Full Specifications | Lab A1 - Full Specifications |