Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo vs Anycubic Kobra X
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two Anycubic printers with opposite setups: the Kobra S1 Max Combo is an enclosed CoreXY at 350 mm a side, the Kobra X an open Cartesian at 260 mm. Volume and chamber decide, and the price follows: the Combo costs about €560 more.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~799–1099 € | 389 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | — |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 260 × 260 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 350 mm | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 350 mm | 260 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | No |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The firmware runs on a proprietary Kobra OS layer built on top of Klipper; the official slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next, derived from OrcaSlicer, available for Windows and macOS. Third-party OrcaSlicer is also supported. Remote monitoring and control are available via the Anycubic app (iOS/Android) over LAN, with no mandatory cloud connection required for core printing functions. | Uses Anycubic Slicer Next with AI monitoring capabilities via mobile app and remote control. |
The differences that matter
- Build volume: 350 × 350 × 350 mm against 260 × 260 × 260 mm → a part 30 cm tall or wide prints whole only on the Combo.
- Chamber and temperatures: enclosed, 350 °C and 120 °C against open, 300 °C and 100 °C → filaments that want more heat print only on the Combo.
- Firmware: a proprietary layer on a Klipper base against native Klipper → the Kobra X leaves more room to configure.
- Price: about €949 against €389 → with the Kobra X roughly €560 is left for filament and spares.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if…
You print whole parts up to 350 mm, with an enclosed chamber, a nozzle up to 350 °C and a 120 °C bed, so filaments that want more heat stay within reach. The trade-off: about €560 more on the average listed price, a footprint of 50.3 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm and firmware that is a proprietary Kobra OS layer built on Klipper, not native Klipper.
Choose Kobra X if…
You print prototypes and working parts within 260 mm and want to stay at €389, with native Klipper to configure the firmware by hand and app monitoring with AI features. The trade-off: open frame, nozzle up to 300 °C and bed up to 100 °C, and a larger part has to be split.
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Filaments for these printers
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