Anycubic Kobra 2 MaxDiscontinued
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 7/10
- Wins
- 0/5
Discontinued.
Anycubic Kobra 2 Max vs Bambu Lab A1 Combo
- The Bambu Lab A1 Combo wins, 9.2 vs 7 out of 10.
- Kobra 2 Max prints 5.3× the volume (420×420×500 ÷ 256³ = 5.26) at the same price.
- Same 500 mm/s top speed.
- Pick the A1 Combo if your prints fit in 25.6 cm.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Bambu Lab A1 Combo
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 9.2/10
- Wins
- 4/5
The verdict
Buy the A1 Combo.
9.2/10 vs Kobra 2 Max's 7/10, and it wins 4 of 5 categories. One printer. This one. The A1 Combo does multi-color, does speed, does software polish, all at a price that embarrasses the competition. The open frame is the only real compromise and most people won't care.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Kobra 2 MaxAnycubic · FDM
vsA1 ComboBambu Lab · FDM
| Kobra 2 Max | Spec | A1 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| 88.2 L (wins) | Build volume | 16.8 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 20.5 kg | Weight | 9.65 kg |
Features
| Kobra 2 Max | Feature | A1 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 420x420x500mm build | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| Yes | PEI build plate | No |
| Yes | WiFi | Yes |
| No | Multi-color (AMS Lite) | Yes |
| No | Camera | Yes |
| No | Vibration compensation | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra 2 Max | Spec | A1 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 9 |
| 5 | Beginner Friendliness | 10 (wins) |
| 7 | Print Quality | 9 (wins) |
| 7 | Speed | 9 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 9 (wins) |
| 7 | Overall | 9.2 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 420 × 420 × 500 mm
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
What owners say
420mm bed for [this price]. Anycubic has cracked the large-format budget code.
Kobra 2 Max owner, r/cosplayPrinted a full set of armor gauntlets in one run. These huge-bed printers change what's possible.
Kobra 2 Max owner, r/3DprintingThe A1 Combo is the printer I recommend to literally everyone who asks.
A1 Combo owner, r/3DprintingMulti-color out of the box at this price is insane. Changed how I think about printing.
A1 Combo owner, Make Anything (YouTube)Bambu did it again, this is the new gold standard for consumer 3D printing.
A1 Combo owner, All3DP
Pros & Cons
Kobra 2 Max
- +420x420x500mm at this price is the largest bed you'll find at this budget
- +Direct drive at this scale handles flexible filament when needed
- +WiFi means you're not walking over with a USB stick for every job
- −Open frame on a 420mm heated bed means serious adhesion prep is mandatory
- −Full bed heating at this size takes 10+ minutes to reach temp
A1 Combo
- +AMS Lite ships in the box, not as a separate purchase
- +Bambu Studio slices and sends in under a minute
- +500mm/s speed that actually holds up at 0.2mm layers
- −Open frame means ABS is borderline without an enclosure
- −AMS Lite tops out at 4 colors; want more, buy a different system
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Anycubic Kobra 2 Max better than the Bambu Lab A1 Combo?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab A1 Combo scores higher (9.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Anycubic Kobra 2 Max may be the smarter buy if you need large-prints.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra 2 Max or Bambu Lab A1 Combo?
The Bambu Lab A1 Combo is more beginner-friendly (10/10 vs 5/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Which is the better value, Anycubic Kobra 2 Max or Bambu Lab A1 Combo?
Same price, so it comes down to features. The Anycubic Kobra 2 Max edges ahead on value score.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Kobra 2 Max and Bambu Lab A1 Combo?
Build volume (420x420x500mm vs 256x256x256mm) and print speed (500 vs 500 mm/s). The Anycubic Kobra 2 Max is best for large-prints; the Bambu Lab A1 Combo targets beginners.