Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo vs Anycubic Kobra S1 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
They are about 200 € apart and the practical difference is room: 350 × 350 × 350 mm against 260 × 260 × 260, with an enclosed chamber on the S1 Max and an open frame on the Kobra 4 Combo. Multicolour differs too: the Kobra 4 Combo needs no accessory, the S1 Max needs the ACE 2 Pro module, which is not in the box.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | ~599–799 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.6 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 350 × 350 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 350 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 2200 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.05 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 260 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) | 100 °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 | No | Yes |
| Max colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Equipped with Kobra OS firmware. It supports connectivity via USB, Anycubic Slicer, and the Anycubic mobile app for remote print monitoring and control. Integrates AI-based error detection. | 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 ordinary printing operations. Unlike the Combo version, the ACE 2 Pro module is not included in the box. |
The differences that matter
- Volume 350 × 350 × 350 mm against 260 × 260 × 260 → larger parts in one piece on the S1 Max.
- Enclosed chamber only on the S1 Max, nozzle 350 °C and bed 120 °C against 300 and 100 (manufacturer's declared values) → filaments that need more heat only run on the S1 Max.
- Multicolour: Kobra 4 Combo without accessories, S1 Max with the ACE 2 Pro, not included → the extra spend is on the S1 Max side.
- Price 499 € against about 699 € → the S1 Max costs about 200 € more.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 4 Combo if…
you print in up to four colours without buying anything extra, your parts fit in 260 × 260 mm, and you have 499 € to spend. You accept an open frame, a nozzle up to 300 °C and a bed up to 100 °C.
Choose Kobra S1 Max if…
you print large parts, up to 350 mm per side, in an enclosed chamber, with a nozzle up to 350 °C and a bed up to 120 °C. It costs about 200 € more, and multicolour means adding the ACE 2 Pro module.
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