Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo vs Anycubic Kobra S1

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra 3 Max Combo and Kobra S1 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 Max Combo if work area and build height z matters more; choose Kobra S1 if price and enclosed chamber matters more.

Parameter
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo Kobra 3 Max Combo Anycubic F2 · Intermediate
Anycubic Kobra S1 Kobra S1 Anycubic F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2024 2025
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~549–999 € 549 €
Price updated on 06/2026 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 70.6 × 64 × 75.3 cm 40 × 41 × 49 cm
Weight (kg) 23.6 kg 18 kg
Work area (mm) 420 × 420 mm 250 × 250 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 500 mm 250 mm
Maximum speed 600 mm/s 600 mm/s
Declared precision 0.05 mm 0.05 mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 420 mm 250 mm
Build height Z (mm) 500 mm 250 mm
Kinematics Cartesian CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 300 °C 320 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 90 °C 120 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 600 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 True True
Input shaper True True
Multicolor printing True True
Multicolor requires accessory True True
Max colors 8 8
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes Kobra OS (based on Klipper) featuring a 4.3-inch touchscreen interface. Compatible with Anycubic Slicer for color management and Wi-Fi connected for remote monitoring via app. The integrated ACE Pro system automatically handles filament changes and active drying. 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

  • Work area: Kobra 3 Max Combo 420×420 mm vs Kobra S1 250×250 mm — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+182%)
  • Build height Z: Kobra 3 Max Combo 500 mm vs Kobra S1 250 mm — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+100%)
  • Price: Kobra 3 Max Combo 774 € vs Kobra S1 549 € — Kobra S1 wins (+41%)
  • Enclosed chamber: Kobra S1 yes, Kobra 3 Max Combo no
  • Max bed temperature: Kobra 3 Max Combo 90 °C vs Kobra S1 120 °C — Kobra S1 wins (+33%)

Which one to choose

Choose Kobra 3 Max Combo if…

you value work area and build height z.

See the Kobra 3 Max Combo sheet →

Choose Kobra S1 if…

you value price, enclosed chamber and max bed temperature.

See the Kobra S1 sheet →

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