Kobra 2 Max vs Artillery M1 Pro S1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Max and Artillery M1 Pro S1 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Max if work area matters more; choose Artillery M1 Pro S1 if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
Artillery M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | ~295–350 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 73.5 × 64 × 74 cm | 43.7 × 38.9 × 49.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 260 × 260 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 500 W | 150 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 420 mm | 260 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 500 mm | 260 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto leveling | mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | false | True |
| Requires external accessory | — | True |
| Maximum colors | 1 | — |
| 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. | Artillery OS, a Klipper-based system. Compatible with standard slicers like Cura, PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer via G-code. Supports Wi-Fi transfer, SD card and touchscreen control. Compared to closed platforms, it allows advanced adjustment of printing parameters, but lacks a native cloud ecosystem and requires manual slicer configuration. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Kobra 2 Max 420×420 mm vs Artillery M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+161%)
- Price: Kobra 2 Max 550 € vs Artillery M1 Pro S1 322.5 € — Artillery M1 Pro S1 wins (+71%)
- Maximum Z height: Kobra 2 Max 500 mm vs Artillery M1 Pro S1 260 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+92%)
- Closed chamber: Artillery M1 Pro S1 yes, Kobra 2 Max no
- Multicolor printing: Artillery M1 Pro S1 yes, Kobra 2 Max no
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery M1 Pro S1 if…
you value price, closed chamber and multicolor printing.
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