Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Choose the Anycubic Kobra 3 if you are looking for an affordable entry-level Cartesian printer with native Klipper firmware for vibration management. Choose the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo if you need a closed-chamber CoreXY structure, higher temperatures, and integrated multi-color printing support.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Kobra S1 Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | 749 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 48.4 × 48.4 × 59.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 250 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.05 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 320 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °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 | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | 1 | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Operated via AnycubicSlicer and compatible with the proprietary cloud app. It leverages a Klipper-based firmware, natively integrating Input Shaping algorithms to reduce vibrations at high speeds. | 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. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Best value Entry
At €260 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 6 entry-level Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines, with a technical score of 90/100.
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The differences that matter
- Kinematics and Structure: The Kobra 3 uses an open-chamber Cartesian kinematics, whereas the Kobra S1 Combo is based on a CoreXY structure with an enclosed chamber.
- Multi-color Management: The Kobra S1 Combo natively supports multi-color printing without external accessories, a feature not built into the Kobra 3 (limited to 1 color).
- Maximum Temperatures: The Kobra S1 Combo reaches higher temperatures for both the nozzle (320 °C vs. 300 °C) and the bed (120 °C vs. 110 °C).
- Firmware and Ecosystem: The Kobra 3 integrates a native Klipper-based firmware with Input Shaping; the Kobra S1 Combo uses a proprietary firmware not compatible with Klipper, paired with Anycubic Slicer Next software.
- Dimensions and Weight: The Kobra S1 Combo is significantly heavier (18 kg vs. 9.2 kg) and taller (59.3 cm vs. 48.3 cm) compared to the Kobra 3.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 if…
The Anycubic Kobra 3 is the ideal choice for users wishing to limit their initial investment (€220–300 price range) without sacrificing the 600 mm/s speed, utilizing a Cartesian kinematics and a native Klipper-based firmware with integrated Input Shaping.
Choose Kobra S1 Combo if…
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is aimed at those who require a mid-range machine with CoreXY kinematics and an enclosed chamber. It is suitable for printing materials that require temperatures up to 320 °C for the nozzle and 120 °C for the bed, or for those wanting native multi-color printing without extra accessories.
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