Anycubic Kobra 2 Max vs Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra 2 Max and Kobra S1 Max Combo are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Max if price matters more; choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra S1 Max Combo scores 55/100 against 31/100 for Kobra 2 Max.

Parameter
Anycubic Kobra 2 Max Kobra 2 Max Anycubic F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2023 2025
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~500–600 € ~799–1099 €
Price updated on 06/2026 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 73.5 × 64 × 74 cm 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm
Weight (kg) 21 kg
Work area (mm) 420 × 420 mm 350 × 350 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 500 mm 350 mm
Power (W) 500 W 2200 W
Voltage (V) 220 V
Maximum speed 500 mm/s 600 mm/s
Declared precision 0.05 mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 420 mm 350 mm
Build height Z (mm) 500 mm 350 mm
Kinematics Cartesian CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 260 °C 350 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 90 °C 120 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 500 mm/s 600 mm/s
Enclosed chamber False True
Filament sensor True True
Auto bed leveling Mesh Mesh
Standard nozzle diameter (mm) 0.4 mm 0.4 mm
Multi-extruder False False
Native Klipper False False
Input shaper True True
Multicolor printing false True
Multicolor requires accessory True
Max colors 1 4
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes Compatible with major third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer and Cura. It features Wi-Fi connectivity managed through the Anycubic app, while still allowing offline use via USB. The firmware runs on a proprietary Kobra OS layer built on top of Klipper; the official slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next, derived from OrcaSlicer, available for Windows and macOS. Third-party OrcaSlicer is also supported. Remote monitoring and control are available via the Anycubic app (iOS/Android) over LAN, with no mandatory cloud connection required for core printing functions.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Kobra 2 Max 550 € vs Kobra S1 Max Combo 949 € — Kobra 2 Max wins (+73%)
  • Max colors: Kobra 2 Max 1 vs Kobra S1 Max Combo 4 — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+300%)
  • Enclosed chamber: Kobra S1 Max Combo yes, Kobra 2 Max no
  • Work area: Kobra 2 Max 420×420 mm vs Kobra S1 Max Combo 350×350 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+44%)
  • Build height Z: Kobra 2 Max 500 mm vs Kobra S1 Max Combo 350 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+43%)

Which one to choose

Choose Kobra 2 Max if…

you value price, work area and build height z.

See the Kobra 2 Max sheet →

Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if…

you value max colors, enclosed chamber and max nozzle temperature.

See the Kobra S1 Max Combo sheet →

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