Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Creality K2 Plus Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Choose Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo if you are looking for a compact corexy printer with a 250x250x250 mm volume and a budget-friendly price. Choose Creality K2 Plus Combo if you need a large 350x350x350 mm work area and want a native Klipper system.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 749 € | 1499 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 48.4 × 48.4 × 59.3 cm | 49.5 × 51.5 × 91.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 39.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 350 × 350 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 350 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1200 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 495 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 350 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | 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 | No | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | No |
| Max colors | — | 16 |
| 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. | Powered by Creality OS (based on open-source Klipper), the printer is natively compatible with Creality Print 5.0 or newer. Wi-Fi connectivity and the built-in AI camera enable real-time remote monitoring and management. |
The differences that matter
- Build volume: Creality K2 Plus Combo offers 350 × 350 × 350 mm, while Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo provides 250 × 250 × 250 mm.
- Price and weight: Anycubic Kobra S1 costs half as much (749 € vs 1499 €) and is significantly lighter (18 kg vs 39.6 kg).
- Firmware: Creality features open native Klipper via Creality OS, whereas Anycubic relies on proprietary firmware.
- Nozzle temperature and colors: Creality K2 Plus can reach 350 °C (compared to Anycubic's 320 °C) and supports a maximum of 16 colors.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Combo if…
Choose Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo if your budget is around 749 € and a 250 × 250 × 250 mm print area is sufficient for your projects. Weighing only 18 kg with a smaller footprint (48.4 × 48.4 × 59.3 cm), it is ideal for tighter spaces, while still providing corexy kinematics, multicolor printing, and a max speed of 600 mm/s driven by proprietary closed firmware.
Choose K2 Plus Combo if…
Choose Creality K2 Plus Combo if you need to print bulky items taking advantage of its 350 × 350 × 350 mm work area. The higher price (1499 €) and 39.6 kg weight are justified by advanced features such as native Klipper integration (Creality OS), a max nozzle temperature of 350 °C for technical polymers, and a multicolor system capable of handling up to 16 colors.
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