Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 and Kobra S1 Max Combo are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.6×). Kobra 3 costs less (~€260) and is the entry-level choice; Kobra S1 Max Combo offers more capability at a higher price (~€949). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Kobra S1 Max Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | ~799–1099 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 350 × 350 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 350 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 2200 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 220 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 | 350 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 350 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 350 °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 | — | True |
| Max colors | 1 | 4 |
| 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 firmware runs on a proprietary Kobra OS layer built on top of Klipper; the official slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next, derived from OrcaSlicer, available for Windows and macOS. Third-party OrcaSlicer is also supported. Remote monitoring and control are available via the Anycubic app (iOS/Android) over LAN, with no mandatory cloud connection required for core printing functions. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Kobra 3
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.
How we assign awards →Kobra S1 Max Combo
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The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 3 260 € vs Kobra S1 Max Combo 949 € — Kobra 3 wins (+265%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 250×250 mm vs Kobra S1 Max Combo 350×350 mm — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+96%)
- Max colors: Kobra 3 1 vs Kobra S1 Max Combo 4 — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+300%)
- Enclosed chamber: Kobra S1 Max Combo yes, Kobra 3 no
- Build height Z: Kobra 3 260 mm vs Kobra S1 Max Combo 350 mm — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+35%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if…
you value work area, max colors and enclosed chamber.
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