Anycubic Kobra S1 Running Cost (2026)
Anycubic Kobra S1 running cost is £0.04-£0.05 per hour of printing (150W average power consumption). A typical 4-hour print costs £0.16-£0.20 in electricity. Monthly operating costs range from £12-£20 for hobby use (20-30 hours/month) to £40-£60 for heavy use (100-150 hours/month). Use our cost calculator for your exact usage.
Power Consumption & Cost Per Hour
| State | Power Consumption | Cost Per Hour | Cost Per Day (24h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printing | 120-180W (avg 150W) | £0.034-£0.050 | £0.81-£1.20 |
| Heating (bed + nozzle) | 200-250W | £0.056-£0.070 | £1.34-£1.68 |
| Idle/Standby | 5-10W | £0.001-£0.003 | £0.03-£0.07 |
*Costs assume UK electricity rates (£0.28/kWh). Power consumption varies by print settings, ambient temperature, and material.
Cost Per Print Examples
Example 1: Small Print (50g PLA, 2 hours)
- Material cost: £0.64 (PLA at £0.0128/g)
- Electricity cost: £0.08 (150W × 2 hours × £0.28/kWh)
- Total cost: £0.72
- Cost per hour: £0.36
Example 2: Medium Print (100g PLA, 4 hours)
- Material cost: £1.28 (PLA at £0.0128/g)
- Electricity cost: £0.17 (150W × 4 hours × £0.28/kWh)
- Total cost: £1.45
- Cost per hour: £0.36
Example 3: Large Print (200g PLA, 8 hours)
- Material cost: £2.56 (PLA at £0.0128/g)
- Electricity cost: £0.34 (150W × 8 hours × £0.28/kWh)
- Total cost: £2.90
- Cost per hour: £0.36
Monthly Operating Costs
Monthly running costs depend on how many hours you print per month:
Hobby Use (20-30 hours/month)
- Electricity: £6.80-£10.20
- Material (800-1200g PLA): £10.24-£15.36
- Total: £17-£26/month
Moderate Use (50-70 hours/month)
- Electricity: £17.00-£23.80
- Material (2-3kg PLA): £25.60-£38.40
- Total: £43-£62/month
Heavy Use (100-150 hours/month)
- Electricity: £34.00-£51.00
- Material (4-6kg PLA): £51.20-£76.80
- Total: £85-£128/month
Print Farm Use (200+ hours/month)
- Electricity: £68.00+
- Material (8kg+ PLA): £102.40+
- Total: £170+/month
Kobra S1 vs Bambu A1 Running Cost
Kobra S1 is slightly cheaper per hour, but Bambu A1 prints faster, affecting total cost per print:
| Metric | Kobra S1 | Bambu A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per hour | £0.04-£0.05 | £0.05-£0.07 |
| Print speed | Up to 200mm/s | Up to 500mm/s |
| 100g print time | 4 hours | 1.5-2 hours |
| 100g print cost | £1.45 (£1.28 material + £0.17 electricity) | £1.40-£1.50 (£1.28 material + £0.12-£0.22 electricity) |
Verdict: Kobra S1 costs less per hour, but Bambu A1's faster printing means similar or lower total cost per print. For high-volume printing, Bambu A1's speed advantage becomes more significant. See our detailed comparison for more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the running cost of Anycubic Kobra S1?
Anycubic Kobra S1 running cost is £0.04-£0.05 per hour of printing (150W average × £0.28/kWh). A typical 4-hour print costs £0.16-£0.20 in electricity. Monthly operating costs range from £12-£20 for hobby use (20-30 hours/month) to £40-£60 for heavy use (100-150 hours/month).
How much electricity does Kobra S1 use?
Kobra S1 uses 120-180W during printing (average 150W), consuming 0.12-0.18 kWh per hour. At UK rates (£0.28/kWh), this costs £0.034-£0.050 per hour. Idle power consumption is 5-10W.
Is Kobra S1 cheaper to run than Bambu A1?
Kobra S1 costs £0.04-£0.05/hour vs Bambu A1 at £0.05-£0.07/hour. Kobra S1 is slightly cheaper per hour, but Bambu A1 prints faster (up to 500mm/s vs 200mm/s), so total cost per print may be similar or lower on Bambu A1 for the same parts.