Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro vs Anycubic Kobra S1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Choose the Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro if you are looking for a lightweight, affordable F1-tier Cartesian printer for standard materials. Choose the Anycubic Kobra S1 if you need an enclosed CoreXY kinematics printer for higher temperatures and up to 8-color configurations.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Pro
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Kobra S1
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | 549 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.5 × 46.3 × 48.6 cm | 40 × 41 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.4 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 | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 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) | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | 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 | Anycubic Kobra OS (a closed Klipper-based system) compatible with the Anycubic mobile app for remote control. Supports all major slicers. | 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. |
The differences that matter
- Kinematics and Structure: The Kobra 2 Pro uses an open Cartesian system weighing 8.4 kg, whereas the Kobra S1 is a CoreXY with an enclosed chamber weighing 18 kg.
- Maximum Temperatures: The S1's nozzle reaches 320 °C compared to the 2 Pro's 260 °C, allowing for the handling of polymers that require more heat.
- Volume and Precision: The S1 offers a 250 × 250 mm X-Y workspace with 0.05 mm precision, exceeding the 220 × 220 mm and 0.1 mm of the 2 Pro.
- Multi-color Capability: The S1 supports printing in up to 8 colors (by purchasing a separate accessory), a feature completely absent on the 1-color 2 Pro.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Pro if…
Choose the Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro if your budget is between €250 and €320 and you need an entry-level machine to get started. It is suitable for those who do not require an enclosed chamber and print materials up to 260 °C, utilizing classic Cartesian kinematics and a maximum speed of 500 mm/s.
Choose Kobra S1 if…
Choose the Anycubic Kobra S1 if you are an F2-tier user requiring a larger volume (250 × 250 mm) and thermal stability via an enclosed chamber. Priced at €549, it offers native Klipper firmware, CoreXY kinematics, an advertised precision of 0.05 mm, extrusion up to 320 °C, and multi-color capability (up to 8 colors via a dedicated accessory).
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