Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo vs Creality K1 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Max Combo and K1 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if work area and multicolor printing matters more; choose K1 Max if native klipper matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Max Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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K1 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~799–1099 € | 899 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 43.5 × 46.2 × 52.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 1000 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 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) | 350 mm | 300 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 350 mm | 300 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| 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. | It runs on the Klipper-based Creality OS. Compatible with Creality Print, Cura, and PrusaSlicer, featuring remote control support via Wi-Fi or LAN. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Kobra S1 Max Combo 350×350 mm vs K1 Max 300×300 mm — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+36%)
- Native Klipper: K1 Max yes, Kobra S1 Max Combo no
- Multicolor printing: Kobra S1 Max Combo yes, K1 Max no
- Build height Z: Kobra S1 Max Combo 350 mm vs K1 Max 300 mm — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+17%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra S1 Max Combo 350 °C vs K1 Max 300 °C — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+17%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if…
you value work area, multicolor printing and build height z.
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