Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 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 Neo 3D Printer and M1 Pro S1 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if price matters more; choose M1 Pro S1 if max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, M1 Pro S1 scores 64/100 against 17/100 for Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | ||
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~149–199 € | ~319–349 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 44 × 44 × 48.5 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 7.3 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 260 × 260 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | — |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | — |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | — |
| Filament sensor | False | — |
| 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 | 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. | 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. |
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 →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
- Price: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 174 € vs M1 Pro S1 334 € — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+92%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm/s vs M1 Pro S1 500 mm/s — M1 Pro S1 wins (+100%)
- Work area: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 220×220 mm vs M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm — M1 Pro S1 wins (+40%)
- Native Klipper: M1 Pro S1 yes, Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if…
you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.
Choose M1 Pro S1 if…
you value max print speed, work area and native klipper. It is the best value for money in its class.
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