Compare Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Bambu Lab P1S
In this technical comparison between the Anycubic Kobra S1 and the Bambu Lab P1S, 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 $599.
| Specifications |
Anycubic Kobra S1 |
Bambu Lab P1S |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | January 2025 | July 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: 20,000 mm/s² |
| Layer Precision | 0.05-0.3 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) | 0.08 mm – 0.28 mm (Up to 0.05 mm with 0.2 mm nozzle). |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Dual-gear Direct Drive (Short-distance extrusion for high-speed reliability) | Stainless Steel Direct Drive (Hardened steel gears available as an upgrade). |
| 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. Compatible with Hardened Steel nozzles for abrasive filaments |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 120 °C; Flexible PEI Spring Steel Magnetic Plate | Max 100°C; Comes with 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 calibration |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, and PA (Nylon) | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET, ABS, ASA (Ideal due to enclosure). PA and PC are "capable" but may require hardened components. |
| 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 | Fully Enclosed (Plastic/Glass) with an Activated Carbon Filter and a 3-fan cooling system (Chamber, Auxiliary, and Control Board) |
| 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) for monitoring and timelapses. Note: No AI spaghetti detection. |
| Remote Mgmt | Anycubic App, Anycubic Slicer Next (Remote Cloud Printing) | Bambu Handy app and Bambu Studio (PC/Mac). Supports LAN-only mode for privacy. |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch Capacitive Touchscreen (Adjustable angle) | 2.7-inch 192x64 Screen with a physical d-pad/button controller (not a 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) | 389× 389× 458 mm | Net Weight: 12.95 kg |
| Power & Noise | 500W Max; Standard Mode: ≤ 46 dB / Quiet Mode: ≤ 44 dB | 1000W @ 220V / 350W @ 110V. Noise levels are roughly 50 dB in standard mode. |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, USB Drive, Power Cable, ACE Pro Unit (if Combo), 200g Sample Filament | P1S Printer, Textured PEI Plate, 1x Spare Nozzle, 2x Spare Nozzle Wipers, Power Cord, 250g Sample Filament, and Unclogging Pin Tool. |
| Price | ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo) | $599 |
| Full Details | Kobra S1 - Full Specifications | Lab P1S - Full Specifications |