Anycubic Kobra 3 Max vs Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two 2025 Anycubics at close prices, built for opposite jobs: the Kobra 3 Max is about volume, 420 × 420 × 500 mm with an open frame; the Kobra S1 Combo is an enclosed CoreXY with a 250 mm bed. The choice is part size against an enclosure.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 699 € | 749 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70.6 × 94 × 75.3 cm | 48.4 × 48.4 × 59.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.1 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 | No | Yes |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | Yes | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | No |
| Max colors | 8 | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Equipped with Kobra OS, a Klipper-based firmware, controllable via a 4.3-inch touchscreen. Compatible with Anycubic Slicer and third-party software like OrcaSlicer. Features Wi-Fi for remote control via app. Multicolor printing requires the ACE Pro module, sold separately. | The printer works with Anycubic Slicer Next, derived from OrcaSlicer and optimized for the Anycubic ecosystem; it supports multi-plate management and object skipping during printing. Remote control and real-time monitoring are available through the Anycubic app (iOS and Android), connecting via LAN or cloud. The proprietary firmware is not currently open source; native Klipper compatibility is not supported. |
The differences that matter
- Build volume: 420 × 420 × 500 mm against 250 × 250 × 250 mm → the Kobra 3 Max takes parts twice as tall and nearly three times the bed area.
- Enclosure: none against enclosed, bed 90 °C against 120 °C → the S1 Combo keeps heat around the part, the 3 Max does not.
- Firmware: native Klipper against proprietary firmware → the S1 Combo relies on Anycubic Slicer Next and its app.
- Footprint: 70.6 × 94 × 75.3 cm against 48.4 × 48.4 × 59.3 cm → the 3 Max needs a dedicated bench.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max if…
You print large parts: an object 45 cm tall, or a full plate of small pieces in a single job. The compromise is the machine itself, 70.6 × 94 cm and 22.1 kg, with no enclosure and a bed rated to 90 °C against 120 °C. Multicolor, up to 8 colors, needs the ACE Pro module sold separately.
Choose Kobra S1 Combo if…
You work on a 48 × 48 cm footprint, with parts within 250 mm, in an enclosure and with a bed rated to 120 °C. Multicolor needs no extra accessory. You accept a much smaller volume, proprietary firmware without native Klipper, and €50 more.
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