How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#compare286 models · updated Oct 23, 2026
  1. scrc.us.com
  2. Compare
  3. Kobra X vs A1

Anycubic Kobra X vs Bambu Lab A1

What Kobra X does better (4) and where A1 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Anycubic Kobra X
Anycubic · 2026Kobra X
8.1Score
4 advantages≈ $300
Higher score
vs
Bambu Lab A1
Bambu Lab · 2023A1
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $280
9.1Speed5.8
6.4Print quality5.9
5.0Material versatility5.0
6.8Build volume6.4
7.1Ease of use5.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kobra XA1
455.4 × 445.3461.3385 × 430410
Kobra XA1Difference
Height445.3 mm430 mm+15.3 mm
Width455.4 mm385 mm+70.4 mm
Depth461.3 mm410 mm+51.3 mm
Weight13.2 kg8.3 kg+4.9 kg

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

Why is Kobra X better than A1?

  1. Max acceleration20,000 mm/s² vs 10,000 mm/s²2×
  2. Build volume17.6 L vs 16.8 L+5%
  3. Max print speed600 mm/s vs 500 mm/s+20%
  4. Number of supported materials5 vs 4+25%

Why is A1 better than Kobra X?

  1. Camera resolution0.9 MP vs 2.1 MP2.3×
  2. Delivered asPartially assembled vs Fully assembled
  3. Weight13.2 kg vs 8.3 kg+59%
Specifications

Side by side

Anycubic Kobra XAnycubic Kobra X≈ $3008.1
Bambu Lab A1Bambu Lab A1≈ $2806.6
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)260 mm256 mm
Build depth (Y)260 mm256 mm
Build height (Z)260 mm256 mm
Build volume17.6 L16.8 L
Speed
Max print speed600 mm/s500 mm/s
Max acceleration20,000 mm/s²10,000 mm/s²
Max volumetric flow—28 mm³/s
Print quality
Vibration compensation (input shaping)—Yes
Automatic bed levellingYesYes
Extruder & hotend
Max nozzle temperature300 °C300 °C
Direct-drive extruderYesYes
Default nozzle0.4 mm0.4 mm
Supported nozzle sizes (mm)0.4, 0.8—
Nozzle materialsteelstainless steel
Swappable nozzle / hotendYesYes
Toolheads11
Nozzles11
Filament diameter1.75 mm1.75 mm
Filament cutter—Yes
Supported materialsASA, PETG, PLA, PVA, TPUPETG, PLA, PVA, TPU
Number of supported materials54
Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)NoNo
Multi-colour
Multi-colour printingYesYes
Max colours / materials44
Multi-colour systemACE 2 ProAMS lite
Print bed
Heated bedYesYes
Max bed temperature100 °C100 °C
Flexible magnetic build plate—Yes
Enclosure
Actively heated chamberNoNo
Chamber light—Yes
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Ethernet, USBWi-Fi, SD card
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetYesYes
USBYesNo
SD cardNoYes
BluetoothNoNo
App controlYesYes
Screen size3.5″3.5″
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in cameraYesYes
Camera resolution0.9 MP2.1 MP
Filament runout sensorYesYes
Power-loss recoveryYesYes
Silent stepper drivers—Yes
Size & power
Width455 mm385 mm
Depth461 mm410 mm
Height445 mm430 mm
Weight13.2 kg8.3 kg
Rated power—150 W
Noise level48 dB—
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare