Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo vs Snapmaker U1 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Max Combo and U1 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if work area and enclosed chamber matters more; choose U1 3D Printer if multi-extruder and native klipper matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Max Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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U1 3D Printer
Snapmaker
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~799–1099 € | 849 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 58.4 × 49.9 × 73 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 18.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 270 × 270 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 1150 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.04 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 350 mm | 270 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 350 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| 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 | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | True |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| 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. | The primary software is Snapmaker Orca, an optimized version of the popular OrcaSlicer, which provides native management of the four toolheads and factory-calibrated material profiles. The printer can also be seamlessly managed via the Snapmaker mobile app for remote monitoring, taking advantage of the built-in 1080p camera. The internal firmware is built on Klipper, Moonraker, and Fluidd, which Snapmaker has made open-source, allowing experienced users to customize the machine and integrate it into complex workflows. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Kobra S1 Max Combo 350×350 mm vs U1 3D Printer 270×270 mm — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+68%)
- Enclosed chamber: Kobra S1 Max Combo yes, U1 3D Printer no
- Build height Z: Kobra S1 Max Combo 350 mm vs U1 3D Printer 270 mm — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+30%)
- Multi-extruder: U1 3D Printer yes, Kobra S1 Max Combo no
- Native Klipper: U1 3D Printer 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 U1 3D Printer if…
you value multi-extruder, native klipper and price.
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