Anycubic Kobra X vs Bambu Lab A1
Two of the open-frame 3d printers in our best open-frame 3d printers: bambu a1, prusa mk4s, kobra, neptune, sovol sv08 comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Native 4-color printing, expandable to 19
Check price at AmazonBest for: A 256 mm bed-slinger with full auto-calibration and AMS lite
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Anycubic Kobra X | Bambu Lab A1 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build volumeWidth × depth × height from the spec table, in liters. Anything over 45 L gets full marks; see the large-format guide for the giants. | 17.6 L | 16.8 L | 25% |
| Multi-color system offeredYes when the maker sells or builds in a multi-filament system for this printer. | Yes | Yes | 20% |
| Max accelerationHigher acceleration shortens real print times more than headline top speed. Prusa doesn't publish it, so its models get the category median. | 20000 mm/s² | 10000 mm/s² | 20% |
| Max nozzle temperature300 °C or more lets an open printer handle PETG-CF, TPU and short ABS runs. | 300 °C | 300 °C | 15% |
| Max bed temperatureHotter beds hold PETG and ABS flat on bigger plates. | 100 °C | 100 °C | 10% |
| Built-in camera listedYes when a camera ships built in. Optional add-ons count as No. | Yes | Yes | 10% |
| Build volume | 260 × 260 × 260 mm | 256 × 256 × 256 mm | info |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C, hardened steel | Not listed | info |
| Max bed temp | 100 °C | 100 °C | info |
| Speed / acceleration | 600 mm/s / 20,000 mm/s² | Not listed | info |
| Multicolor | Native 4-color; up to 19 with ACE 2 Pro | AMS lite | info |
| Camera | 720p | Low-rate camera (up to 1080p) | info |
| Weight | ~9.5 kg | Not listed | info |
| Max hotend temp | Not listed | 300 °C | info |
| Max speed / acceleration | Not listed | 500 mm/s / 10,000 mm/s² | info |
| Max flow | Not listed | 28 mm³/s | info |
| Noise | Not listed | Silent mode under 48 dB | info |
| Net weight | Not listed | 8.3 kg | info |
| LayerPick score | 6.1/10 | 5.5/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Anycubic Kobra X
Better published figure on: Build volume, Max acceleration.
What we like
- Multicolor built in
- Hardened nozzle
Watch out for
- Active drying needs the ACE 2 Pro
Bambu Lab A1
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Calibrates Z-offset, bed, vibration and flow for every print
- AMS lite multicolor
Watch out for
- Bambu lists ABS/ASA/PC as not recommended
Verdict
Kobra X has built-in 4-color and double the acceleration (20,000 vs 10,000 mm/s²). A1 runs automatic flow and vibration calibration every print.
- Anycubic Kobra X: Anycubic: Kobra X
- Anycubic Kobra X: Anycubic Wiki: Kobra X
- Bambu Lab A1: Bambu Lab: A1 tech specs
- Bambu Lab A1: Bambu Lab: A1