# Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo vs Bambu Lab P1S

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo costs $379 and the Bambu Lab P1S costs $349, so the Bambu Lab P1S is $30 cheaper. The Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo has a published review score and ranks #8 in our 3D printers ranking; the Bambu Lab P1S is not scored yet. Pick the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo for budget beginners who mostly print PLA and want to try multi color. Pick the Bambu Lab P1S for hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/anycubic-kobra-3-v2-combo-vs-bambu-lab-p1s/

## Side by side

| | Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo | Bambu Lab P1S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379 | $349 |
| 3 year cost | $379 | $349 |
| Our score | 8.0/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #8 | #33 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not checked | 2 years (Bambu Lab US store product page) |
| Build volume | 255 x 255 x 260 mm (Anycubic, Tom's Hardware) | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (slicer defaults to 250 mm height) |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s, 300 mm/s default, 20,000 mm/s2 (Anycubic); Notebookcheck found 300 mm/s realistic for quality prints | Up to 500 mm/s toolhead speed, 20 m/s2 acceleration (Bambu Lab) |
| Multi color | Yes, 4 colors with the included ACE Pro, 8 with a second unit (Anycubic); ACE Pro dries filament up to 55 C while printing (Tom's Hardware) | Yes with an AMS combo; up to 16 colors with 4 AMS units |
| Enclosure | No, open frame bed slinger (Notebookcheck) | Yes, plastic and glass, with chamber fan and activated carbon filter |
| Auto leveling | Yes, LeviQ 3.0 load cell leveling with auto Z offset (Anycubic, Tom's Hardware) | Yes, auto bed leveling and vibration compensation |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C, 0.4 mm high flow brass nozzle (Anycubic, Tom's Hardware) | 300 C |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 110 C, double sided PEI spring steel plate (Anycubic, Notebookcheck) | Yes, up to 100 C |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS (Anycubic); Anycubic does not recommend ABS or ASA on the Combo; Tom's Hardware tested PLA, PETG and TPU | Ideal: PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET, ABS, ASA. Capable: PA, PC |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, LAN mode, Anycubic app, USB (Anycubic, Tom's Hardware) | n/a |
| Camera | Yes, 720p; the mount must be printed by the user (Anycubic, Notebookcheck) | Yes, 1280 x 720 at 0.5 fps with timelapse |
| Noise | About 55 dB (Anycubic); Notebookcheck measured 55 to 60 dB(A) at 1 m while printing | n/a |
| Weight | 9.37 kg printer plus 4.6 kg ACE Pro; printer 452.9 x 504.7 x 483 mm (Anycubic) | 12.95 kg net; 389 x 389 x 458 mm |
| Assembly | n/a | About 15 minutes from unboxing to first print (Bambu Lab claim) |
| Best for | budget beginners who mostly print PLA and want to try multi color | hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer |
| Skip if | you need reliable multi color output or want an enclosed printer for ABS | you need a quiet printer in a shared room |

## What reviewers found

### Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo

- Tom's Hardware: A multi color PLA dino print took about 8 h 40 min at an average 130 mm/s with about 100 g of waste. A PETG print took 2 h 4 min with light stringing. TPU printed cleanly at an average 50 mm/s. [Source](https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/anycubic-kobra-3-v2-review)
- Notebookcheck: Good flow up to about 25 mm3/s. 300 mm/s was realistic; a speed Benchy took about 12 minutes with flaws. 55 to 60 dB(A) while printing and about 180 W on PLA. Multi color failed out of the box due to a purge design flaw. [Source](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Anycubic-Kobra-3-V2-Combo-review-A-3D-printer-between-plug-and-play-genius-and-a-DIY-construction-zone.1083573.0.html)
- Creative Bloq (8/10): Tested for about four months. Single color quality was strong and leveling accurate, but the ACE Pro caused about 99% of errors, and AI spaghetti detection gave false alerts. [Source](https://www.creativebloq.com/3d/after-4-months-of-testing-the-anycubic-kobra-3-v2-im-getting-fed-up)

### Bambu Lab P1S

- Tom's Hardware: Said it hits a sweet spot with affordable CoreXY speed, an enclosure for high temperature printing and simple auto leveling. Downsides were noise, proprietary parts and AMS filament waste. [Source](https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/bambu-lab-p1s)
- All3DP: Printed ASA and PC with little corner warping and found auto bed leveling consistent. Criticized the 720p, 0.5 fps camera and some software limits such as blocked microSD access from the slicer. [Source](https://all3dp.com/1/bambu-lab-p1s-review/)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo or the Bambu Lab P1S?

The Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo has a published review score and ranks #8 in our 3D printers ranking; the Bambu Lab P1S is not scored yet. Pick the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo for budget beginners who mostly print PLA and want to try multi color. Pick the Bambu Lab P1S for hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer.

### Which is cheaper?

The Bambu Lab P1S at $349, versus $379 for the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo, checked Nov 4, 2026.

### What is the difference between the Kobra 3 V2 Combo and the P1S?

Build volume: 255 x 255 x 260 mm (Anycubic, Tom's Hardware) on the Kobra 3 V2 Combo, 256 x 256 x 256 mm (slicer defaults to 250 mm height) on the P1S. Print speed: Up to 600 mm/s, 300 mm/s default, 20,000 mm/s2 (Anycubic); Notebookcheck found 300 mm/s… on the Kobra 3 V2 Combo, Up to 500 mm/s toolhead speed, 20 m/s2 acceleration (Bambu Lab) on the P1S. Multi color: Yes, 4 colors with the included ACE Pro, 8 with a second unit (Anycubic); ACE Pro dries… on the Kobra 3 V2 Combo, Yes with an AMS combo; up to 16 colors with 4 AMS units on the P1S.

Full reviews: [Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/anycubic-kobra-3-v2-combo/index.md), [Bambu Lab P1S](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/bambu-lab-p1s/index.md)