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Bambu Lab P1SvsAnycubic Kobra S1 Max

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.
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Buy/Wait:Superseded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 It has been replaced by the Bambu Lab P2S.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 โ€” now available at clearance pricing after P2S launch.

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Anycubic Kobra S1 Max
Buy/Wait:Buy

First-generation product โ€” recently released, still early days

Best for: Professional makers and small studios who need large-format enclosed printing for engineering filaments at a competitive price โ€” and want Anycubic's ecosystem over Creality or Qidi alternatives.

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Bambu Lab P1SAnycubic Kobra S1 Max
TierProsumerProfessional
MotionCoreXYCoreXY
Build Volume256 ร— 256 ร— 256 mm350 ร— 350 ร— 350 mm
Max Speed500 mm/s600 mm/s
Multicolorโœ… 4 slotsโŒ No
Enclosureโœ…โœ…
Auto Calibrationโœ…โœ…
Open SourceโŒโŒ
Upgrade Kitโ€”โ€”
MaterialsPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PCPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA
ReleasedJul 5, 2023Nov 1, 2025
Cycle length~335 daysโ€”
Cycle adviceSupersededBuy
Deals adviceClearanceCaution
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Why buy each?

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 โ€” an opportunity for budget-conscious buyers.

Anycubic Kobra S1 Max

350ร—350ร—350 mm large-format build volume

One of the largest enclosed build volumes in the prosumer/professional tier โ€” suited for large engineering parts, architectural models, and batch production.

65ยฐC active chamber heating at scale

Maintaining 65ยฐC across a 350ร—350 mm chamber is a meaningful technical achievement โ€” ensuring consistent results for ABS, ASA, and PA across the full build plate.

Anycubic ecosystem continuity

The S1 Max extends the Kobra ecosystem into the large-format enclosed segment, enabling Anycubic users to scale up without switching brands.