Kobra S1 Max Combo vs A1

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

Parameter
Bambu Lab A1 A1 Bambu Lab F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2025 2023
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~799–1099 € 429 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm 38.5 × 41 × 43 cm
Weight (kg) 8.3 kg
Work area (mm) 350 × 350 mm 256 × 256 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 350 mm 256 mm
Power (W) 2200 W 1300 W
Voltage (V) 220 V 220 V
Maximum speed 600 mm/s 500 mm/s
Declared precision 0.05 mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 350 mm 256 mm
Build height Z (mm) 350 mm 256 mm
Kinematics corexy cartesian
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 350 °C 300 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 120 °C 100 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 600 mm/s 500 mm/s
Enclosed chamber True 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 True True
Multicolor requires accessory True True
Max colors 4 4
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The firmware runs on a proprietary Kobra OS layer built on top of Klipper; the official slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next, derived from OrcaSlicer, available for Windows and macOS. Third-party OrcaSlicer is also supported. Remote monitoring and control are available via the Anycubic app (iOS/Android) over LAN, with no mandatory cloud connection required for core printing functions. 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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