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Bambu Lab P1SvsAnycubic Kobra X

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Buy/Wait:Superseded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 It has been replaced by the Bambu Lab P2S.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

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Anycubic Kobra X
Buy/Wait:Buy

First-generation product — recently released, still early days

Best for: Budget-conscious makers who want multicolor printing at the lowest possible entry price and don't need a large build volume or premium features.

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Bambu Lab P1SAnycubic Kobra X
TierProsumerEntry
MotionCoreXYBedSlinger
Build Volume256 × 256 × 256 mm260 × 260 × 260 mm
Max Speed500 mm/s600 mm/s
Multicolor✅ 4 slots✅ 4 slots
Enclosure
Auto Calibration
Open Source
Upgrade Kit
MaterialsPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PCPLA, PETG, ABS, TPU
ReleasedJul 5, 2023Mar 1, 2026
Cycle length~335 days
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 — an opportunity for budget-conscious buyers.

Anycubic Kobra X

Entry-level 4-color multicolor

At $279–299 with ACE Gen 2 included, the Kobra X is one of the most affordable ways to get into multicolor FDM printing.

260×260×260 mm build volume

A slightly larger cube-format build volume than the Kobra 3 V2's 255×255×260 mm bed — practical for most everyday prints.

ACE Gen 2 multicolor system

The second-generation ACE Gen 2 offers improved filament switching reliability over the original ACE Pro, with support for up to 4 colors per print.