Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo vs Creality K2 Plus Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Choose the Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo if you want an affordable solution with high precision (0.05 mm) and basic multicolour up to 4 colours. Choose the Creality K2 Plus Combo if you need native Klipper and want to push multicolour printing up to 16 colours without additional accessories.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~799–1099 € | 1499 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 49.5 × 51.5 × 91.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 39.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 350 × 350 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 1200 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 240 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 | 495 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Max colors | 4 | 16 |
| 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. | Powered by Creality OS (based on open-source Klipper), the printer is natively compatible with Creality Print 5.0 or newer. Wi-Fi connectivity and the built-in AI camera enable real-time remote monitoring and management. |
The differences that matter
- Multicolour Management: The Creality K2 Plus supports up to 16 colours natively, whereas the Anycubic stops at 4 colours via an additional accessory.
- Software and Firmware: The Creality uses native Klipper (Creality OS), while the Anycubic has a Klipper-based firmware with a proprietary Kobra OS interface.
- Price: The Anycubic has a significantly lower estimated price range (~799–1099 €) compared to the Creality (1499 €).
- Dimensions and Footprint: The Creality is noticeably taller (91.6 cm) than the Anycubic (58.4 cm), despite sharing the exact same build volume (350×350×350 mm).
- Power and Precision: Anycubic claims higher power consumption (2200 W vs 1200 W) and better precision (0.05 mm vs 0.1 ±mm).
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if…
Choose the Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo if your budget is under 1100 € and 4-colour printing via dedicated accessory is sufficient. It offers excellent stated precision (0.05 mm) and higher nominal power (2200 W) in a much more compact overall height (58.4 cm vs 91.6 cm).
Choose K2 Plus Combo if…
Choose the Creality K2 Plus Combo if you want a native Klipper ecosystem and need to print up to 16 colours simultaneously. Despite the higher cost (1499 €), it offers advanced management via Creality OS and an AI camera for real-time monitoring on large-format machines.
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