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Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro vs Bambu Lab A1 mini

What Kobra 2 Pro does better (7) and where A1 mini wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro
Anycubic · 2023Kobra 2 Pro
6.4Score
7 advantages≈ $230
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Bambu Lab A1 mini
Bambu Lab · 2023A1 mini
4.7Score
4 advantages≈ $200
8.5Speed5.8
7.0Print quality5.9
3.8Material versatility4.5
4.1Build volume2.6
4.2Ease of use4.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kobra 2 ProA1 mini
440 × 486463347 × 315365
Kobra 2 ProA1 miniDifference
Height486 mm315 mm+171 mm
Width440 mm347 mm+93 mm
Depth463 mm365 mm+98 mm
Weight8.4 kg5.5 kg+2.9 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Kobra 2 Pro better than A1 mini?

  1. Build volume12.1 L vs 5.8 L2.1×
  2. Max acceleration20,000 mm/s² vs 10,000 mm/s²2×
  3. Build height (Z)250 mm vs 180 mm+39%
  4. Max bed temperature110 °C vs 80 °C+38%
  5. Screen size4.3″ vs 2.4″+79%
  6. Build width (X)220 mm vs 180 mm+22%
  7. Build depth (Y)220 mm vs 180 mm+22%

Why is A1 mini better than Kobra 2 Pro?

  1. Built-in cameraNo · Kobra 2 Pro: Yes
  2. Max nozzle temperature260 °C vs 300 °C+15%
  3. Delivered asPartially assembled vs Fully assembled
  4. Weight8.4 kg vs 5.5 kg+53%
Specifications

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General
TechnologyFDM / FFF (filament)FDM / FFF (filament)
Motion systemBed-slinger (i3-style)Bed-slinger (i3-style)
Delivered asPartially assembledFully assembled
All-metal frameYesYes
Build volume
Build width (X)220 mm180 mm
Build depth (Y)220 mm180 mm
Build height (Z)250 mm180 mm
Build volume12.1 L5.8 L
Speed
Max print speed500 mm/s500 mm/s
Max acceleration20,000 mm/s²10,000 mm/s²
Max volumetric flow—28 mm³/s
Print quality
Finest layer height0.05 mm—
Thickest layer height0.3 mm—
Vibration compensation (input shaping)YesYes
Automatic bed levellingYesYes
Extruder & hotend
Max nozzle temperature260 °C300 °C
Direct-drive extruderYesYes
Default nozzle0.4 mm0.4 mm
Nozzle materialbrassstainless steel
Swappable nozzle / hotendYesYes
Toolheads11
Nozzles11
Filament diameter1.75 mm1.75 mm
Filament cutter—Yes
Supported materialsABS, PETG, PLA, TPUPETG, PLA, PVA, TPU
Number of supported materials44
Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)NoNo
Multi-colour
Multi-colour printing—Yes
Max colours / materials—4
Multi-colour system—AMS lite
Print bed
Heated bedYesYes
Max bed temperature110 °C80 °C
Flexible magnetic build plate—Yes
Enclosure
Actively heated chamber—No
Chamber light—Yes
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityUSB, SD cardWi-Fi, SD card
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetYesYes
USBYes—
SD cardYesYes
BluetoothNo—
App control—Yes
Screen size4.3″2.4″
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in cameraNoYes
Camera resolution—2.1 MP
Filament runout sensorYesYes
Power-loss recoveryYesYes
Silent stepper drivers—Yes
Size & power
Width440 mm347 mm
Depth463 mm365 mm
Height486 mm315 mm
Weight8.4 kg5.5 kg
Rated power400 W150 W
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