Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 vs. Bambu Lab A1
Both printers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be determined objectively.
The key differences
- Both are roughly on par in build volume.
- According to the manufacturer, the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 is faster (up to 600 mm/s). In practice, though, print time depends heavily on material and settings.
| Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 | Bambu Lab A1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €200 to €400 | €200 to €400 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €199, Combo, sold out (As of 26 Oct 2026) | from €259 (As of 7 Oct 2026) |
| Design | Bed slinger | Bed slinger |
| Enclosure | open | open |
| Build volume | 255 × 255 × 260 mm (16.9 l) | 256 × 256 × 256 mm (16.8 l) |
| Dimensions | 453 × 505 × 483 mm | 385 × 410 × 430 mm |
| Weight | 9.37 kg | 8.3 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 20,000 mm/s² | 10,000 mm/s² |
| Nozzle (max.) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Extruder | Direct drive with short filament path, quick-change nozzle | Direct drive, quick-change hotend |
| Calibration | automatic, LeviQ 3.0 without Z offset adjustment | fully automatic calibration incl. Z offset |
| Multi-colour printing | optional, with ACE Pro | optional with AMS lite (up to 4 colours, available as Combo) |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA |
| Camera | yes, 720p (print the mount yourself) | yes, up to 1080p, timelapse |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, app | Wi-Fi, app, PC software |
| Display | 4.3-inch touchscreen | 3.5" touchscreen |
Who is which one suitable for?
Anycubic Kobra 3 V2
Beginners who want to upgrade to multi-colour printing later.
- Camera and automatic flow calibration as standard
- Multi-colour printing possible with ACE Pro
View price*Voucher code NADINMACHT: €15 off
Bambu Lab A1
Beginners and hobby makers who want good results quickly and, if needed, multi-colour printing.
- Very fast for a bed slinger
- Multi-colour printing can be retrofitted cheaply
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