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
- Average power
- 180 W
- Useful life
- 20,000 h
- Build volume
- 250 × 250 × 250 mm
- Best for
- Enthusiasts
Bambu Lab · 2023
- 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 so the only thing changing is the printer.
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$0.12
- Unit Cost$1.49
- Final Consumer Price$6.49
Verdict by dimension
Cheaper to run
Bambu Lab P1SBambu 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 P1SBambu 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 P1SBambu 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 S1Anycubic 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.