Kobra 2 Pro vs A1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Pro
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
|
A1
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | 429 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.5 × 46.3 × 48.6 cm | 38.5 × 41 × 43 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.4 kg | 8.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 1300 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | false | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | 1 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Anycubic Kobra OS (a closed Klipper-based system) compatible with the Anycubic mobile app for remote control. Supports all major slicers. | The A1 works natively with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer available for Windows and macOS, which handles slicing, automatic calibrations, and remote monitoring via the Bambu Handy app. Third-party slicers — including PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Ultimaker Cura — are supported via standard G-code export, but advanced features such as vibration compensation and active flow control are only available within the Bambu ecosystem. |
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