Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Creality Ender-5 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Combo and Ender-5 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 Combo if enclosed chamber matters more; choose Ender-5 Max if work area and price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra S1 Combo scores 56/100 against 43/100 for Ender-5 Max.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 749 € | ~400–500 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 48.4 × 48.4 × 59.3 cm | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 700 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 400 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 400 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 700 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 | false |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | — |
| Max colors | — | 1 |
| 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. | Klipper-based firmware with a 4.3" colour touchscreen. Compatible with Creality Print, Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer; remote monitoring via the Creality Cloud app is optional. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Kobra S1 Combo 250×250 mm vs Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+156%)
- Price: Kobra S1 Combo 749 € vs Ender-5 Max 450 € — Ender-5 Max wins (+66%)
- Build height Z: Kobra S1 Combo 250 mm vs Ender-5 Max 400 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+60%)
- Enclosed chamber: Kobra S1 Combo yes, Ender-5 Max no
- Native Klipper: Ender-5 Max yes, Kobra S1 Combo no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Combo if…
you value enclosed chamber, multicolor printing and max nozzle temperature.
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