Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra S1 Max Combo and Sidewinder X4 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if work area matters more; choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra S1 Max Combo scores 55/100 against 42/100 for Sidewinder X4 Plus.

Parameter
Identity
Launch year 2025 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~799–1099 € ~380–430 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm 51 × 49 × 68 cm
Weight (kg) 15.5 kg
Work area (mm) 350 × 350 mm 300 × 300 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 350 mm 400 mm
Power (W) 2200 W 450 W
Voltage (V) 220 V
Maximum speed 600 mm/s 500 mm/s
Declared precision 0.05 mm 0.1 mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 350 mm 300.0 mm
Build height Z (mm) 350 mm 400.0 mm
Kinematics CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 350 °C 300.0 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 120 °C 100.0 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 600 mm/s 500.0 mm/s
Enclosed chamber True
Filament sensor True
Auto bed leveling Mesh Mesh
Standard nozzle diameter (mm) 0.4 mm
Multi-extruder False
Native Klipper False
Input shaper True True
Multicolor printing True
Multicolor requires accessory True
Max colors 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. Compatible with Artillery Slicer and Cura; the Marlin firmware accepts standard G-code, so it works with PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, OrcaSlicer. WiFi file transfer does not offer a Klipper web interface, limiting remote monitoring and real-time adjustments.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Kobra S1 Max Combo 949 € vs Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+134%)
  • Work area: Kobra S1 Max Combo 350×350 mm vs Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+36%)
  • Max print speed: Kobra S1 Max Combo 600 mm/s vs Sidewinder X4 Plus 500 mm/s — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+20%)
  • Max nozzle temperature: Kobra S1 Max Combo 350 °C vs Sidewinder X4 Plus 300 °C — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+17%)
  • Build height Z: Kobra S1 Max Combo 350 mm vs Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+14%)

Which one to choose

Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if…

you value work area, max print speed and max nozzle temperature.

See the Kobra S1 Max Combo sheet →

Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…

you value price and build height z.

See the Sidewinder X4 Plus sheet →

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