Kobra 3 vs Artillery M1 Pro S1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery M1 Pro S1 is the best value for money in its class. Kobra 3 and Artillery M1 Pro S1 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 if price matters more; choose Artillery M1 Pro S1 if work area matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Artillery M1 Pro S1 scores 59/100 against 36/100 for Kobra 3.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Artillery M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Riconoscimenti | ||
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | ~319–349 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 260 × 260 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 250 mm | — |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 260 mm | — |
| Kinematics | cartesian | — |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | — |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto leveling | mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | — |
| Native Klipper | True | True |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Maximum 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. | Native Klipper firmware with Moonraker API. Recommended web interfaces: Mainsail or Fluidd. Compatible with standard slicers: UltiMaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer, IdeaMaker, Simplify3D. No proprietary software required. Unlimited root access: the user can modify configurations without restrictions. |
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.
How we assign awards →Best value Intermediate
At €334 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 50 intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines, with a technical score of 59/100.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 3 260 € vs Artillery M1 Pro S1 334 € — Kobra 3 wins (+28%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 600 mm/s vs Artillery M1 Pro S1 500 mm/s — Kobra 3 wins (+20%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 250×250 mm vs Artillery M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm — Artillery M1 Pro S1 wins (+8%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 if…
you value price and max print speed. «The rated maximum speed indicates the theoretical hardware limit, not the everyday working speed. Faster machines reduce print times on simple geometries, but real-world speed depends on material, geometry, required surface finish, and slicer settings. Values above 200–300 mm/s are meaningful only on machines with CoreXY kinematics, active input shaping, and a stiffened mechanical frame.»
Choose Artillery M1 Pro S1 if…
you value work area. It is the best value for money in its class.
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