Anycubic Kobra 2 Max vs Artillery M1 Pro S1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
M1 Pro S1 is the best value for money in its class. Kobra 2 Max and M1 Pro S1 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Max if work area matters more; choose M1 Pro S1 if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, M1 Pro S1 scores 64/100 against 31/100 for Kobra 2 Max.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | ~319–349 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 73.5 × 64 × 74 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 | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | — |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | — |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | — |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | — |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | false | — |
| Max 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. | Native Klipper firmware with Moonraker API. Recommended web interfaces: Mainsail or Fluidd. Compatible with standard slicers: UltiMaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer, IdeaMaker, Simplify3D. No proprietary software required. Unlimited root access: the user can modify configurations without restrictions. |
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Best value Intermediate
At €334 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 72 intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines, with a technical score of 64/100.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Work area: Kobra 2 Max 420×420 mm vs M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+161%)
- Price: Kobra 2 Max 550 € vs M1 Pro S1 334 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+65%)
- Native Klipper: M1 Pro S1 yes, Kobra 2 Max no
Which one to choose
Choose M1 Pro S1 if…
you value price and native klipper. It is the best value for money in its class.
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