Anycubic Kobra S1 Max vs Creality K1C

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra S1 Max and K1C are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 Max if work area matters more; choose K1C if price and native klipper matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra S1 Max scores 55/100 against 44/100 for K1C.

Parameter
Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Kobra S1 Max Anycubic F2 · Intermediate
Creality K1C K1C Creality F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2025 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~599–799 € 599 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm 35.5 × 35.5 × 48.2 cm
Weight (kg) 12.4 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 100 μm
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 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 ordinary printing operations. Unlike the Combo version, the ACE 2 Pro module is not included in the box. Uses Creality Print, an optimized proprietary slicer. Fully compatible with third-party software such as Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: Kobra S1 Max 350×350 mm vs K1C 220×220 mm — Kobra S1 Max wins (+153%)
  • Build height Z: Kobra S1 Max 350 mm vs K1C 250 mm — Kobra S1 Max wins (+40%)
  • Price: Kobra S1 Max 699 € vs K1C 599 € — K1C wins (+17%)
  • Native Klipper: K1C yes, Kobra S1 Max no
  • Multicolor printing: Kobra S1 Max yes, K1C no

Which one to choose

Choose Kobra S1 Max if…

you value work area, build height z and multicolor printing.

See the Kobra S1 Max sheet →

Choose K1C if…

you value price and native klipper.

See the K1C sheet →

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