Anycubic Kobra S1 Max vs Creality K1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two enclosed CoreXY printers with different size and price: the Kobra S1 Max prints on 350 × 350 mm, the K1 on 220 × 220 mm and costs €370 less. The choice is between room for big parts and a compact machine at under half the price.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~599–799 € | 329 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 9.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 350 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 | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 350 mm | 250 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 | 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 | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | — |
| 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 ordinary printing operations. Unlike the Combo version, the ACE 2 Pro module is not included in the box. | Pre-installed Klipper firmware with Creality OS interface. Wi-Fi connectivity and built-in 4.3" touch screen. |
The differences that matter
- Price: €699 vs €329 → the K1 costs €370 less.
- Volume 350 × 350 × 350 mm vs 220 × 220 × 250 mm → big parts whole vs parts you have to split.
- Nozzle 350 vs 300 °C, bed 120 vs 100 °C (declared) → more headroom for materials that need heat.
- Multicolor: up to 4 colors with the ACE 2 Pro (not included) vs no multicolor.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max if…
You print large parts in one piece, up to 350 × 350 × 350 mm, and use materials that need high temperatures: nozzle up to 350 °C and bed up to 120 °C, as declared by the maker. Multicolor, up to 4 colors, needs the ACE 2 Pro module, which is not in the box. The bill: €370 more.
Choose K1 if…
You print parts within 220 × 220 × 250 mm with Klipper preinstalled, a 4.3-inch touch screen and Wi-Fi, for €329. You give up size (a part wider than 220 mm has to be split) and multicolor, and the nozzle stops at 300 °C.
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Filaments for these printers
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