Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo and Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6.7×). Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo costs less (~€599) and is the entry-level choice; Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€3999). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599 € | 3999 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 70 × 90 × 72 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21.7 kg | 33.7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 360 × 360 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 360 mm |
| Power (W) | 1300 W | 235 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 400 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 250 mm | 360 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 250 mm | 360 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 400 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | True | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | True |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | true | True |
| Requires external accessory | false | False |
| Maximum colors | 8 | 5 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with the main slicers on the market. It supports cloud connectivity via the Anycubic app and Wi-Fi for remote monitoring, while still allowing offline use via USB. | The machine is managed through PrusaSlicer, with dedicated profiles for multi-toolhead configuration and automatic calculation of purge towers or wipe-to-infill strategies. The firmware includes Input Shaper and Pressure Advance for vibration compensation at high speeds. Network connectivity allows job submission and remote monitoring via Prusa Connect, though this is not a requirement for using the machine. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo 599 € vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 3999 € — Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo wins (+568%)
- Work area: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo 250×250 mm vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 360×360 mm — Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+107%)
- Max print speed: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo 600 mm/s vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 400 mm/s — Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo wins (+50%)
- Closed chamber: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo yes, Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer no
- Maximum Z height: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo 250 mm vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 360 mm — Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+44%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo if…
you value price, max print speed and closed chamber.
Choose Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer if…
you value work area, maximum z height and multi-extruder.
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