The Anycubic Kobra S1 Max (professional) and Bambu Lab P2S (prosumer) come from different brands and sit in different tiers, so this is less a head-to-head than a question of how much printer you need. Both are enclosed CoreXY printers with 4-slot multicolor, a 600 mm/s rated top speed and automatic calibration. The Kobra S1 Max costs $250 more and gets you 156% more build volume and support for PLA-CF, PETG-CF and PVA.
First-generation product — recently released, still early days
Best for: Professional makers and small studios who need large-format enclosed printing for engineering filaments at a competitive price — and want Anycubic's ecosystem over Creality or Qidi alternatives.
Full details →Early in release cycle — no urgency to wait
Best for: Serious makers and prosumers who need enclosed printing for ABS, ASA, PA, PA-CF, and PC — and want Bambu's plug-and-play experience at a prosumer price.
Full details →| Anycubic Kobra S1 Max | Bambu Lab P2S | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting Price | $799 | ★ $549 |
| Print Specs | ||
| Tier | Professional | Prosumer |
| Motion | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Build Volume | ★ 350 × 350 × 350 mm | 256 × 256 × 256 mm |
| Max Speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Multicolor | ✅ 4 slots | ✅ 4 slots |
| Enclosure | ✅ | ✅ |
| Auto Calibration | ✅ | ✅ |
| Open Source | ❌ | ❌ |
| Upgrade Kit | — | — |
| Buy Timing | ||
| Released | Nov 25, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Cycle length | — | ~832 days |
| Cycle advice | Buy | Buy |
| Deals advice | Buy | Buy |
| Next model | — | P3S or next prosumer model (Expected late 2027) |
The Kobra S1 Max was released on Nov 25, 2025, 352 days ago. It is a first-generation product, so there is no earlier cycle to predict its successor from.
The P2S was released on Oct 14, 2025, 394 days ago. Based on Bambu Lab's release cadence, we expect the next model (P3S or next prosumer model) around late 2027 — about 323 days away, which puts the P2S 55% of the way through its cycle.
Both are early enough in their cycles that timing should not decide this one. The Kobra S1 Max launched 352 days ago and the P2S has roughly 323 days of runway on past cadence. Pick on features and price.
Cycle and deal status as of November 12, 2026. See the launch calendar →
The P2S lists at $549 and the Kobra S1 Max at $799 — $250 apart, so the Kobra S1 Max costs 46% more.
Per litre of build volume, that works out to $19 for the Kobra S1 Max versus $33 for the P2S — so the pricier Kobra S1 Max actually gives you more build space per dollar.
With both in sale windows until Dec 5, 2026, this is a good moment to buy either — compare the live sale prices before you decide.
Our pick for most buyers is the P2S, for a lower price ($250 less), plus a higher editor score (9.2 vs 8.1). Go for the Kobra S1 Max instead if you print large parts — its 350 × 350 × 350 mm build volume holds 156% more than the P2S's 256 × 256 × 256 mm.
How we judge timing and deals: read our methodology →
One of the largest enclosed build volumes in the prosumer/professional tier — suited for large engineering parts, architectural models, and batch production.
Maintaining 65°C across a 350×350 mm chamber is a meaningful technical achievement — ensuring consistent results for ABS, ASA, and PA across the full build plate.
The S1 Max extends the Kobra ecosystem into the large-format enclosed segment, enabling Anycubic users to scale up without switching brands.
The P2S enclosure maintains a more consistent chamber temperature over the P1S, reducing warping on long ABS and PA prints.
PLA through PC — the P2S handles the entire engineering filament spectrum with reliable results.
The P-series CoreXY enclosure design strikes the best balance of price, speed, and material capability in Bambu's lineup.