Kobra 2 Max vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra 2 Max and Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Max if work area matters more; choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if price matters more.

Parameter
Anycubic Kobra 2 Max Kobra 2 Max Anycubic F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2023 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~500–600 € ~270–320 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 73.5 × 64 × 74 cm 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm
Weight (kg) 21 kg
Work area (mm) 420 × 420 mm 240 × 240 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 500 mm 260 mm
Power (W) 500 W 300 W
Maximum speed 500 mm/s 500 mm/s
Category specs
XY print surface (mm) 420 mm 240 mm
Maximum Z height (mm) 500 mm 260 mm
Kinematics cartesian cartesian
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 260 °C 300 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 90 °C 100 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 500 mm/s 500 mm/s
Closed chamber False False
Filament sensor True
Auto leveling mesh mesh
Standard nozzle diameter (mm) 0.4 mm
Multi-extruder False False
Native Klipper False True
Input shaper True True
Multicolor printing false False
Requires external accessory False
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. Native Klipper firmware with a 64-bit ARM 1.5 GHz processor. The printer is controlled via Wi-Fi from the Fluidd or Mainsail web interface, sending G-code from any slicer (Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer). No proprietary software required; USB/Type-C connection allows offline control. The user has full access to macros and advanced Klipper tuning, without hardware modifications.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: Kobra 2 Max 420×420 mm vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 240×240 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+206%)
  • Price: Kobra 2 Max 550 € vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 295 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+86%)
  • Maximum Z height: Kobra 2 Max 500 mm vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 260 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+92%)
  • Native Klipper: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 yes, Kobra 2 Max no
  • Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 2 Max 260 °C vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 300 °C — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+15%)

Which one to choose

Choose Kobra 2 Max if…

you value work area and maximum z height.

See the Kobra 2 Max sheet →

Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if…

you value price, native klipper and max nozzle temperature.

See the Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 sheet →

MakerSpecs is an independent atlas. We don't sell products: this comparison links to both sheets, where you'll find complete data and official links.