Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo
- Price
- $499
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 0/5
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Bambu Lab P1S
- The Bambu Lab P1S wins, 9 vs 8.2 out of 10.
- Near-same build volume (256³ vs 250×250×260 mm, 1.03×).
- The Kobra S1 Combo is faster (600 ÷ 500 = 1.2×) for $50 ($499 − $449) more.
- Pick the P1S unless print time is your bottleneck.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Bambu Lab P1S
- Price
- $449
- Score
- 9/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the P1S.
9/10 vs Kobra S1 Combo's 8.2/10, and it wins 2 of 5 categories. Buy this if you print ABS, ASA, or anything that smells or warps in open air. The enclosure and filtration aren't optional extras, they're the whole point. If you only print PLA, save $50 and get the A1 Combo.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Kobra S1 ComboAnycubic · FDM
vsP1SBambu Lab · FDM
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | P1S |
|---|---|---|
| $499 | Price | $449 (wins) |
| 16.3 L | Build volume | 16.8 L (wins) |
| 600 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 12.5 kg | Weight | 14.13 kg |
Features
| Kobra S1 Combo | Feature | P1S |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 8-color ACE Pro 2 multi-color system | No |
| Yes | CoreXY architecture | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | WiFi + camera monitoring | No |
| Yes | Direct drive extruder | No |
| Yes | PEI spring steel build plate | No |
| No | Enclosed | Yes |
| No | Multi-material (AMS) | Yes |
| No | WiFi | Yes |
| No | Camera | Yes |
| No | HEPA filter | Yes |
| No | Active chamber heating | Yes |
Value math
$499 ÷ 16.3 L and $449 ÷ 16.8 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | P1S |
|---|---|---|
| $30.71 | $ per liter | $26.76 (wins) |
| $0.83 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $0.90 |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | P1S |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 8 |
| 8 | Beginner Friendliness | 8 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 10 (wins) |
| 9 | Speed | 9 |
| 8 | Reliability | 10 (wins) |
| 8.2 | Overall | 9 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 250 × 260 mm
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
What owners say
8 colors out of the box changes the game. My multi-color prints are finally as detailed as I imagined them.
Kobra S1 Combo owner, r/3DprintingThe ACE Pro 2 is a massive improvement. Less waste, more reliable color swaps, and double the colors.
Kobra S1 Combo owner, Teaching Tech (YouTube)Anycubic's answer to Bambu's multi-color dominance. Competitive on every front.
Kobra S1 Combo owner, All3DPThe P1S is the printer I tell people to buy when they say 'I want something that just works.'
P1S owner, r/3DprintingRefreshing a best seller. The P1S is the strong choice for anyone wanting to print ABS without headaches.
P1S owner, Tom's Hardware
Pros & Cons
Kobra S1 Combo
- +8 colors out of the box, double what the Bambu A1 Combo offers
- +CoreXY speed at a competitive price point
- +ACE Pro 2 wastes less filament on color swaps than its predecessor
- −Anycubic's software is solid but still behind Bambu Studio
- −Community is smaller than Bambu or Creality
P1S
- +HEPA filter actually handles ABS fumes, not just PLA smell
- +CoreXY at 500mm/s inside an enclosed chamber
- +Reliability track record is as good as anything at this price
- −$449 without AMS, which adds another $100-150 on top
- −Enclosure lid has to come off to reach prints mid-job
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 S1 Combo better than the Bambu Lab P1S?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P1S scores higher (9/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo may be the smarter buy if you need multi-color.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo or Bambu Lab P1S?
Both score 8/10 for beginners. Go with the Bambu Lab P1S to save $50.
Is the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo worth $50 more than the Bambu Lab P1S?
The Bambu Lab P1S actually scores higher (9/10) despite costing $50 less. The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo only makes sense if you specifically need multi-color.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo and Bambu Lab P1S?
Build volume (250x250x260mm vs 256x256x256mm) and print speed (600 vs 500 mm/s). The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is best for multi-color; the Bambu Lab P1S targets engineering.