Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer vs Anycubic Kobra S1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer and Kobra S1 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.2×). Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer costs less (~€174) and is the entry-level choice; Kobra S1 offers more capability at a higher price (~€549). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Kobra S1
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~149–199 € | 549 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 44 × 44 × 48.5 cm | 40 × 41 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.3 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 250 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.05 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 320 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | False | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | false | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | 1 | 8 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The machine is compatible with major slicing software on the market such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, and Simplify3D, supporting STL and OBJ formats. It features Marlin firmware with advanced functionalities like Linear Advance and Input Shaping. | The Kobra OS firmware is based on Klipper and controlled via a proprietary touch interface. The official slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next (derived from OrcaSlicer, available for Windows and macOS), but it also supports third-party OrcaSlicer. Remote control is possible via the Anycubic app (iOS/Android) over a local network, with no mandatory cloud connection for daily operations. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Best price Entry
The lowest list price among entry-level Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €174. The second cheapest starts at €260. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →Nessun riconoscimento in questa fascia.
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 174 € vs Kobra S1 549 € — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+216%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm/s vs Kobra S1 600 mm/s — Kobra S1 wins (+140%)
- Max colors: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 1 vs Kobra S1 8 — Kobra S1 wins (+700%)
- Enclosed chamber: Kobra S1 yes, Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer no
- Work area: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 220×220 mm vs Kobra S1 250×250 mm — Kobra S1 wins (+29%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if…
you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.
Choose Kobra S1 if…
you value max print speed, max colors and enclosed chamber.
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