Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Prusa Research XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Combo and XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.3×). Kobra S1 Combo costs less (~€749) and is the entry-level choice; XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€3999). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 749 € | 3999 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 48.4 × 48.4 × 59.3 cm | 70 × 90 × 72 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 33.7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 360 × 360 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 360 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 235 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 400 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 360 mm |
| Build height Z (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 |
| 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 | True |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | False |
| Max colors | — | 5 |
| 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. | 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 Combo 749 € vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 3999 € — Kobra S1 Combo wins (+434%)
- Work area: Kobra S1 Combo 250×250 mm vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 360×360 mm — XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+107%)
- Max print speed: Kobra S1 Combo 600 mm/s vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 400 mm/s — Kobra S1 Combo wins (+50%)
- Enclosed chamber: Kobra S1 Combo yes, XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer no
- Build height Z: Kobra S1 Combo 250 mm vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 360 mm — XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+44%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Combo if…
you value price, max print speed and enclosed chamber.
Choose XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer if…
you value work area, build height z and multi-extruder.
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