Kobra S1 Max Combo vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Max Combo and Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.2×). Kobra S1 Max Combo costs less (~€949) and is the entry-level choice; Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€3999). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Max Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~799–1099 € | 3999 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 70 × 90 × 72 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 33.7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 360 × 360 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 360 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 235 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 400 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 350 mm | 360 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 350 mm | 360 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 400 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | True | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | True |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Requires external accessory | True | False |
| Maximum colors | 4 | 5 |
| 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. | The machine is managed through PrusaSlicer, with dedicated profiles for multi-toolhead configuration and automatic calculation of purge towers or wipe-to-infill strategies. The firmware includes Input Shaper and Pressure Advance for vibration compensation at high speeds. Network connectivity allows job submission and remote monitoring via Prusa Connect, though this is not a requirement for using the machine. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra S1 Max Combo 949 € vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 3999 € — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+321%)
- Max print speed: Kobra S1 Max Combo 600 mm/s vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 400 mm/s — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+50%)
- Closed chamber: Kobra S1 Max Combo yes, Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer no
- Multi-extruder: Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer yes, Kobra S1 Max Combo no
- Requires external accessory: Kobra S1 Max Combo yes, Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if…
you value price, max print speed and closed chamber.
Choose Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer if…
you value multi-extruder, maximum colors and work area.
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