Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo
- Price
- $499
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 0/5
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Bambu Lab P2S
- The Bambu Lab P2S wins, 9.2 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×) and costs $50 ($549 − $499) less. Easy pick.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Bambu Lab P2S
- Price
- $549
- Score
- 9.2/10
- Wins
- 4/5
The verdict
Buy the P2S.
9.2/10 vs Kobra S1 Combo's 8.2/10, and it wins 4 of 5 categories. Best enclosed CoreXY under $600 right now. New buyers: this is the answer, skip the P1S comparison. P1S owners: the nozzle system and AMS 2 Pro drying tip the scales toward upgrading, but only if you use those features regularly.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Kobra S1 ComboAnycubic · FDM
vsP2SBambu Lab · FDM
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | P2S |
|---|---|---|
| $499 (wins) | Price | $549 |
| 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 | 14.9 kg |
Features
| Kobra S1 Combo | Feature | P2S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 CoreXY | Yes |
| No | AMS 2 Pro compatible | Yes |
| No | 5-inch touchscreen | Yes |
| No | 1080p AI camera | Yes |
| No | Quick-swap nozzle system | Yes |
| No | PMSM servo extruder (8.5kg force) | Yes |
Value math
$499 ÷ 16.3 L and $549 ÷ 16.8 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | P2S |
|---|---|---|
| $30.71 (wins) | $ per liter | $32.72 |
| $0.83 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $1.10 |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | P2S |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 9 (wins) |
| 8 | Beginner Friendliness | 9 (wins) |
| 8 | Print Quality | 10 (wins) |
| 9 | Speed | 9 |
| 8 | Reliability | 9 (wins) |
| 8.2 | Overall | 9.2 (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 quick nozzle swap makes me jealous even as an X1C owner.
P2S owner, r/BambuLabGoldilocks gets a glow up. The P2S refreshes a best seller with meaningful upgrades.
P2S owner, Tom's HardwareFor new buyers, the P2S is recommended without hesitation. Meaningfully better than the P1S in every way.
P2S owner, 3DTechValley
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
P2S
- +Quick-swap nozzle: no tools, no waiting for cool-down, no thread damage from hot-tightening
- +1080p AI camera pauses the print when it detects layer failures, not just notifies you
- +AMS 2 Pro dries filament while printing so you don't need a separate drybox for standard materials
- −No LiDAR sensor: that capability is still exclusive to the X-series
- −P1S owners have no trade-in path; the upgrade cost is the full $549
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 P2S?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P2S scores higher (9.2/10). 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 P2S?
The Bambu Lab P2S is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 8/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Bambu Lab P2S worth $50 more than the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo?
The Bambu Lab P2S scores higher overall (9.2/10 vs 8.2/10). The extra $50 gets you quick-swap nozzle: no tools, no waiting for cool-down, no thread damage from hot-tightening.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo and Bambu Lab P2S?
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 P2S targets speed.