Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Max Combo and Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.2×). Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 costs less (~€295) and is the entry-level choice; Kobra S1 Max Combo offers more capability at a higher price (~€949). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Max Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~799–1099 € | ~270–320 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 240 × 240 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 300 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 350 mm | 240 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 | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | False |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| 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. | Native Klipper firmware with a 64-bit ARM 1.5 GHz processor. The printer is controlled via Wi-Fi from the Fluidd or Mainsail web interface, sending G-code from any slicer (Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer). No proprietary software required; USB/Type-C connection allows offline control. The user has full access to macros and advanced Klipper tuning, without hardware modifications. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra S1 Max Combo 949 € vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 295 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+222%)
- Work area: Kobra S1 Max Combo 350×350 mm vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 240×240 mm — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+113%)
- Enclosed chamber: Kobra S1 Max Combo yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
- Build height Z: Kobra S1 Max Combo 350 mm vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 260 mm — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+35%)
- Native Klipper: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 yes, Kobra S1 Max Combo no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if…
you value work area, enclosed chamber and build height z.
Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if…
you value price and native klipper.
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