Anycubic Kobra S1 Max vs Creality K2 Plus Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The Kobra S1 Max and K2 Plus Combo share the same 350×350 mm bed, but price sets them apart: €699 versus €1499, more than double. The gap isn't in the base mechanics, which are similar on both, but in the software ecosystem and color handling. Anyone willing to tinker saves with the Kobra; anyone wanting everything ready out of the box pays for the K2 Plus.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~599–799 € | 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 ordinary printing operations. Unlike the Combo version, the ACE 2 Pro module is not included in the box. | 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
- Price: €699 on the Kobra versus €1499 on the K2 Plus, more than double.
- Max colors: 4 on the Kobra versus 16 on the K2 Plus.
- Native Klipper: only on the K2 Plus; the Kobra runs a proprietary layer on top of Klipper.
- Multicolor requires an accessory: yes on the Kobra, no on the K2 Plus, which has it built in.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max if…
budget matters more than native multicolor management: €699 versus €1499 for the same 350×350 mm bed and the same rated 600 mm/s speed. Anycubic Slicer Next covers basic needs without needing native Klipper.
Choose K2 Plus Combo if…
you want native Klipper with Creality Print 5.0 ready to go and up to 16 colors handled without a separate external module. The built-in AI camera helps monitor long prints without watching them manually.
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