Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Artillery M1 Pro S1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two printers with nearly the same plate, 250×250 mm and 260×260 mm, but opposite firmware: the Kobra S1 Combo's is proprietary, the M1 Pro S1 runs open Klipper. There is a 415 € gap between them.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 749 € | ~319–349 € |
| Price updated on | 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 | — |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | — |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | — |
| Filament sensor | Yes | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | No | — |
| Native Klipper | No | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | — |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | — |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | — |
| 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. | 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. |
The differences that matter
- 749 € against about 334 € → 415 € more for the Kobra, which includes an enclosed chamber and multicolor without accessories
- Proprietary firmware against open Klipper with root access → on the M1 Pro you change any parameter, on the Kobra you work inside Anycubic's settings
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Combo if…
The Kobra S1 Combo is for whoever wants an enclosed CoreXY with multicolor included, no accessory, and uses Anycubic Slicer Next, derived from OrcaSlicer, with the iOS and Android app. The nozzle reaches 320 °C and the heated bed 120 °C (manufacturer-stated values). The trade-off: 749 € against about 334 €, and firmware that is not open, with no native Klipper.
Choose M1 Pro S1 if…
The M1 Pro S1 is for whoever wants Klipper with Moonraker, Mainsail or Fluidd, root access and a slicer of choice (Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer), at about 334 €. The plate is 260×260 mm. The trade-off: you manage the configuration yourself, without the ready-made settings of closed firmware.
Where to buy
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