Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo vs Anycubic Kobra S1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Choose Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo if you are looking for a lightweight entry-level system (13.6 kg) with integrated multi-color printing up to 4 colors, at a price of 499 €. Choose Anycubic Kobra S1 if you need to print materials requiring higher temperatures (320 °C at the nozzle) in an enclosed chamber, relying on intermediate-tier CoreXY kinematics at 549 €.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | 549 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm | 40 × 41 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.6 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 250 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 250 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.05 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 260 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) | 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 | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | Yes |
| Max colors | 4 | 8 |
| 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 Kobra OS firmware is based on Klipper and controlled via a proprietary touch interface. The official slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next (derived from OrcaSlicer, available for Windows and macOS), but it also supports third-party OrcaSlicer. Remote control is possible via the Anycubic app (iOS/Android) over a local network, with no mandatory cloud connection for daily operations. |
The differences that matter
- Kinematics and Structure: Kobra S1 uses a CoreXY system with an enclosed chamber weighing 18 kg, while Kobra 4 Combo adopts an open Cartesian kinematic design weighing 13.6 kg.
- Multi-color Management: Kobra 4 Combo natively manages up to 4 colors without external accessories, unlike Kobra S1 which supports up to 8 colors but requires an auxiliary device.
- Maximum Temperatures: The nozzle and bed of Kobra S1 reach 320 °C and 120 °C respectively, higher than the 300 °C and 100 °C offered by the Kobra 4 Combo.
- Build Volume: Kobra 4 Combo provides a marginally more spacious operational area (260 × 260 × 260 mm) against the 250 × 250 × 250 mm area of Kobra S1.
- Tier and Price: Kobra 4 Combo is positioned as entry-level (F1) at 499 €, while Kobra S1 belongs to the intermediate tier (F2) priced at 549 €.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 4 Combo if…
Choose Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo for an entry-level (F1 tier) approach to fused filament 3D printing, prioritizing a slightly larger build volume (260 × 260 × 260 mm compared to 250 mm on the S1) and a lower entry cost (499 € vs 549 €). It is suitable if you want native multi-color printing up to 4 colors without requiring external accessories, accepting an open Cartesian structure design.
Choose Kobra S1 if…
Choose Anycubic Kobra S1 for intermediate-level usage (F2 tier) that benefits from an enclosed CoreXY structure, ideal for handling higher temperatures (up to 320 °C at the nozzle and 120 °C at the heated bed). It is the optimal choice if you plan to expand multi-color printing up to 8 colors via an external accessory and need a machine with greater mass and structural stability (18 kg).
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