Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Anycubic Kobra X
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Choose Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo if you are looking for CoreXY kinematics with a closed chamber for high-temperature materials (320 °C nozzle). Choose Anycubic Kobra X if you prefer an entry-level cartesian machine with native Klipper firmware and a slightly larger build volume (260 × 260 × 260 mm).
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Kobra X
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 749 € | 389 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 48.4 × 48.4 × 59.3 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 260 × 260 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 260 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 260 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | False |
| 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 | False | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | true |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | true |
| Max colors | — | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The printer works with Anycubic Slicer Next, derived from OrcaSlicer and optimized for the Anycubic ecosystem; it supports multi-plate management and object skipping during printing. Remote control and real-time monitoring are available through the Anycubic app (iOS and Android), connecting via LAN or cloud. The proprietary firmware is not currently open source; native Klipper compatibility is not supported. | Uses Anycubic Slicer Next with AI monitoring capabilities via mobile app and remote control. |
The differences that matter
- Kinematics and structure: The Kobra S1 Combo adopts a CoreXY system with a closed chamber, while the Kobra X uses an open cartesian mechanics.
- Maximum temperatures: The Kobra S1 Combo reaches 320 °C at the nozzle and 120 °C on the bed, exceeding the 300 °C and 100 °C of the Kobra X.
- Firmware: The Kobra X runs on native Klipper, whereas the S1 Combo uses closed proprietary firmware.
- Multicolor management: Both support multicolor printing, but the Kobra X requires an external accessory (up to 4 colors), which is not a requirement on the Kobra S1 Combo.
- Print volume: The Kobra X offers a space of 260 × 260 × 260 mm, slightly larger than the 250 × 250 × 250 mm of the Kobra S1 Combo.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Combo if…
Choose Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo if your usage profile is intermediate (F2 tier) and you need a closed chamber combined with extrusion temperatures up to 320 °C and a heated bed at 120 °C. It is suitable for those who prefer a CoreXY structure and an already integrated multicolor system without additional external accessories.
Choose Kobra X if…
Choose Anycubic Kobra X if you fall into an entry-level usage tier (F1) and are looking for a cartesian architecture managed by native Klipper. It is the right choice if you want a slightly larger work area (260 × 260 × 260 mm) and accept an open system with lower maximum temperatures (300 °C for the nozzle and 100 °C for the bed), as well as a multicolor module requiring an external accessory.
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