Anycubic Kobra S1 Max vs. Bambu Lab H2S
Both printers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be determined objectively.
The key differences
- The Anycubic Kobra S1 Max is cheaper (€400 to €800) than the Bambu Lab H2S (€800 to €1,500).
- The Anycubic Kobra S1 Max has the larger build volume (350 × 350 × 350 mm).
- According to the manufacturer, the Bambu Lab H2S is faster (up to 1,000 mm/s). In practice, though, print time depends heavily on material and settings.
| Anycubic Kobra S1 Max | Bambu Lab H2S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €400 to €800 | €800 to €1,500 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €599 (As of 26 Oct 2026) | from €1,099 (was €1,149) (As of 7 Oct 2026) |
| Design | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Enclosure | enclosed, chamber actively heated up to 65 °C | enclosed, chamber actively heated up to 65 °C |
| Build volume | 350 × 350 × 350 mm (42.9 l) | 340 × 320 × 340 mm (37 l) |
| Dimensions | 503 × 483 × 584 mm | 492 × 514 × 626 mm |
| Weight | 25.7 kg | 30 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 600 mm/s | 1,000 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 20,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Nozzle (max.) | 350 °C | 350 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Extruder | Direct drive with hardened steel gears and filament sensor | Direct drive with PMSM servo motor (up to 10 kg feed force), filament sensor |
| Calibration | LeviQ 3.0, automatic, partial-area levelling | automatic bed levelling, vibration compensation, optional Vision Encoder (motion accuracy under 50 µm) |
| Multi-colour printing | optional with ACE 2 Pro (4 colours per unit, up to 16 colours with four units) | optional with AMS 2 Pro or AMS HT |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, PET, TPU, ABS, ASA, PC, PA, PVA, CF/GF filaments | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, BVOH, ABS, ASA, PC, PA, PET, PPS, CF/GF filaments |
| Camera | yes, 720p | yes, 1080p live camera and 1600×1200 toolhead camera |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 6, dual band), Ethernet, USB stick, app | Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz), USB, app |
| Display | 4.3" touchscreen | 5-inch touchscreen (1280×720) |
Who is which one suitable for?
Anycubic Kobra S1 Max
Users who want to print large-format parts from engineering filaments in a heated chamber.
- Large build volume of 350 × 350 × 350 mm
- Actively heated chamber up to 65 °C for engineering filaments
View price*Voucher code NADINMACHT: €15 off
Bambu Lab H2S
Users who want to print large single parts from engineering filaments such as PA, PC or PPS.
- Large build volume of 340 x 320 x 340 mm
- Actively heated chamber up to 65 °C
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