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Anycubic Kobra 3vsBambu Lab P1S

💰Anycubic Kobra 3 is $200 cheaper (57% less)
⚡Anycubic Kobra 3 tops out at 600 mm/s vs 500 mm/s
🏠Only Bambu Lab P1S has an enclosure — required for ABS, ASA, PA engineering filaments
Cross-ecosystem comparison: These printers use different software ecosystems. Accessories, filament profiles, and community support are not interchangeable between brands. Consider the total ecosystem cost, not just the printer price.
Anycubic Kobra 3
Buy/Wait:Superseded

This printer is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Anycubic Kobra 4.

Best for: Budget makers who want 4-color multicolor printing without committing to the Bambu or Prusa ecosystem — and are comfortable with a less mature software experience. Look for clearance deals — the Kobra 4 is the current model.

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Bambu Lab P1S
Buy/Wait:Superseded

This printer is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Bambu Lab P2S.

Best for: Makers who need an enclosed printer for ABS, ASA, PA, and PC at prosumer price — now available at clearance pricing after P2S launch.

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Anycubic Kobra 3Bambu Lab P1S
Pricing
Starting Price★ $349$549
Print Specs
TierProsumerProsumer
MotionBedSlingerCoreXY
Build Volume★ 255 × 255 × 260 mm256 × 256 × 256 mm
Max Speed★ 600 mm/s500 mm/s
Multicolor✅ 4 slots✅ 4 slots
Enclosure❌★ ✅
Auto Calibration✅✅
Open Source❌❌
Upgrade Kit——
Buy Timing
ReleasedMay 15, 2025Jul 5, 2023
Cycle length~212 days~335 days
Cycle adviceSupersededSuperseded
Deals adviceClearanceClearance
Next model——

Quick Winner

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Budget pick
Anycubic Kobra 3
$349 starting
📐
Large prints
Anycubic Kobra 3
255×255×260 mm
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Fastest prints
Anycubic Kobra 3
600 mm/s
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Open ecosystem
Tie

Bottom Line

💰Anycubic Kobra 3 saves you $200 — choose it if budget is your primary constraint
🏠Bambu Lab P1S is the only choice if you print ABS, ASA, PA, or PC — those materials require an enclosure

Materials

Anycubic Kobra 3 only
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Both
PLAEasy to print, no enclosure needed — everyday parts
PETGTougher, slightly flexible, moisture-resistant
ABSHeat and impact resistant — needs enclosure
TPUFlexible rubber-like — phone cases, gaskets, wheels
Bambu Lab P1S only
ASAUV-stable ABS alternative — outdoor parts, needs enclosure
PANylon — strong and wear-resistant, needs dry storage
PA-CFCarbon-fibre nylon — very stiff, abrasive to standard nozzles
PCPolycarbonate — extremely tough, challenging to print

Why buy each?

Anycubic Kobra 3

34% more build volume over original

The V2 expands to 255×255×260 mm — 34% more printable volume than the original Kobra 3 — for larger parts and more batch production.

AI monitoring camera included

The V2 includes a 720p camera for real-time print monitoring and AI spaghetti detection, adding reliability features previously absent from the Kobra 3 line.

4-color ACE Pro at budget pricing

The Kobra 3 V2 Combo with ACE Pro is one of the most affordable 4-color setups available — often underpricing Bambu's A1 Combo.

Bambu Lab P1S

Full enclosure with chamber heating

Active chamber temperature control enables reliable ABS, ASA, PA, and PC printing without warping.

CoreXY speed and precision

500 mm/s print speed with Bambu's vibration compensation delivers fast, accurate prints.

Now at clearance prices

With the P2S released, P1S prices are at their lowest — an opportunity for budget-conscious buyers.