Compare Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Bambu Lab P1P
In this technical comparison between the Anycubic Kobra S1 and the Bambu Lab P1P, 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 $499.
| Specifications |
Anycubic Kobra S1 |
Bambu Lab P1P |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | January 2025 | November 2022 |
| 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: 20,000 mm/s² |
| Layer Precision | 0.05-0.3 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) | 0.08 mm – 0.28 mm (Standard). |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Dual-gear Direct Drive (Short-distance extrusion for high-speed reliability) | Stainless Steel Direct Drive 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); All-in-one hotend design. Easy to upgrade to Hardened Steel for abrasive filaments |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 120 °C; Flexible PEI Spring Steel Magnetic Plate | Max 100°C; Includes a Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate |
| Leveling System | LeviQ 3.0 Full-Auto Leveling with Z-Offset Auto-Calibration | Fully Automatic Bed Leveling (ABL) with vibration compensation and pressure advance |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, and PA (Nylon) | Ideal for PLA, PETG, TPU, and PVA. (Can print ABS/ASA/PC only if you add an enclosure) |
| Smart Sensors | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, Tangle Detection, and Belt-Tension Monitoring | Filament run-out sensor, Power loss recovery, and Fan speed feedback |
| Air Management | Fully Enclosed; Built-in Activated Carbon Air Filtration | Open-frame by default. No carbon filter or chamber fan (though these can be added as upgrades). |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, USB-A, USB-C (Supports ACE Pro Multi-color System) | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bambu-Bus (for AMS), Micro SD Card |
| Camera & AI | Built-in 480p/720p HD Camera with AI Spaghetti Detection and Timelapse support | Includes a Low Frame Rate Camera (1280 x 720 / 0.5fps). No AI detection. |
| Remote Mgmt | Anycubic App, Anycubic Slicer Next (Remote Cloud Printing) | Fully compatible with Bambu Handy and Bambu Studio. |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch Capacitive Touchscreen (Adjustable angle) | 2.7-inch 192x64 screen with a physical button pad (No touchscreen) |
| Compatible Slicers | Anycubic Slicer Next (Customized Kobra OS), OrcaSlicer, Cura | Bambu Studio (Native), OrcaSlicer. |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 400× 410× 490 mm; Net Weight: 18.0 kg (S1) / 22.6 kg (Combo) | 386× 389× 458 mm | Net Weight: 9.65 kg (Lighter than P1S due to lack of panels/glass) |
| Power & Noise | 500W Max; Standard Mode: ≤ 46 dB / Quiet Mode: ≤ 44 dB | 1000W @ 220V / 350W @ 110V. Noise is roughly 50–55 dB |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, USB Drive, Power Cable, ACE Pro Unit (if Combo), 200g Sample Filament | P1P Printer, Textured PEI Plate, 1x Spare Nozzle, 2x Nozzle Wiping Pads, Unclogging Pin, and 250g Sample Filament. |
| Price | ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo) | $499 |
| Full Details | Kobra S1 - Full Specifications | Lab P1P - Full Specifications |