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Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Bambu Lab P1S: print cost head-to-head

Side-by-side specs, energy and amortization numbers for the Anycubic Kobra S1 and the Bambu Lab P1S, plus a quick verdict on the dimensions that move per-part cost.

Specs side by side

Anycubic · 2024

Anycubic Kobra S1

Price
$499
Average power
180 W
Useful life
20,000 h
Build volume
250 × 250 × 250 mm
Best for
Enthusiasts

Bambu Lab · 2023

Bambu Lab P1S

Price
$699
Average power
150 W
Useful life
25,000 h
Build volume
256 × 256 × 256 mm
Best for
Enthusiasts

Sample calculation

Same input on both columns: 50 g PLA part, 6 h print time, 8% failure rate. Energy cost held at $0.18/kWh, amortization uses each printer's regional price — so both the machine and its price drive the numbers.

Anycubic Kobra S1

  • Energy$0.19
  • Amortization$0.15
  • Unit Cost$1.56
  • Final Consumer Price$6.78

Bambu Lab P1S

  • Energy$0.16
  • Amortization$0.17
  • Unit Cost$1.54
  • Final Consumer Price$6.71

Verdict by dimension

  • Cheaper to buy

    Anycubic Kobra S1

    Anycubic Kobra S1 costs $499 vs $699 for the Bambu Lab P1S — a lower upfront price also means less amortization per print.

  • Cheaper to run

    Bambu Lab P1S

    Bambu Lab P1S draws 150 W on average vs 180 W for the Anycubic Kobra S1 — lower power means a smaller energy line in every print.

  • Longer useful life

    Bambu Lab P1S

    Bambu Lab P1S is rated at 25,000 h vs 20,000 h for the Anycubic Kobra S1, so amortization spreads over more printing hours.

  • Larger build volume

    Bambu Lab P1S

    Bambu Lab P1S ships with 256 × 256 × 256 mm build volume vs 250 × 250 × 250 mm on the Anycubic Kobra S1 — bigger plates or batched parts fit without splitting.

  • More recent release

    Anycubic Kobra S1

    Anycubic Kobra S1 is from 2024 while the Bambu Lab P1S is from 2023 — more recent firmware, motion-system and ecosystem updates.

Both target Enthusiasts buyers, so the decision usually comes down to brand ecosystem and after-sale service.

Over a 5-year horizon, the Bambu Lab P1S amortizes 1.3× more print-hours than the Anycubic Kobra S1.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Anycubic Kobra S1 better than the Bambu Lab P1S?
Neither is strictly better — it depends on what you print. The Bambu Lab P1S is cheaper to run, the Bambu Lab P1S has the larger build volume, and the Anycubic Kobra S1 is the more recent release. Match the winner on the dimension you care about most.
What's the difference between the Anycubic Kobra S1 and the Bambu Lab P1S?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 is priced at $499 with a 250 × 250 × 250 mm build volume; the Bambu Lab P1S is $699 with 256 × 256 × 256 mm. Beyond price and volume, they differ in power draw, rated life and release year — see the verdict table above.
Which is cheaper, the Anycubic Kobra S1 or the Bambu Lab P1S?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 is cheaper to buy at $499 vs $699 for the Bambu Lab P1S. Factoring energy and amortization, the Bambu Lab P1S also has the lower per-print running cost — run your own numbers in the calculator to be sure.

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