Anycubic Kobra S1 Max vs Creality K2 Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Max costs €699, K2 Combo €625: a small gap that matters less than the print bed, 350×350 mm versus 260×260 mm. Anyone printing bulky parts looks at the bigger bed, anyone wanting multicolor ready to go without accessories looks at the K2 Combo.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~599–799 € | ~550–700 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 40.4 × 43.6 × 54.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 260 × 260 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 1350 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 | 260 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 350 mm | 260 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 | 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 CrealityOS, a Klipper-based firmware, it supports remote control via Wi-Fi or LAN and interfaces natively with Creality Print and other compatible slicers for advanced multi-color workflow management. |
The differences that matter
- Print bed: 350×350 mm on Kobra S1 Max versus 260×260 mm on K2 Combo — large single-piece parts only fit on the Kobra.
- Multicolor: up to 16 built-in colors on K2 Combo, up to 4 with a separate accessory on the Kobra.
- Firmware: native Klipper only on K2 Combo, the Kobra runs a proprietary layer.
- Price: €699 on Kobra S1 Max, €74 less on K2 Combo.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max if…
On the Kobra S1 Max a part up to 350×350 mm comes out in a single print, useful for drone frames or picture frames that on the K2 Combo, capped at 260×260 mm, would need splitting. Multicolor, though, stays at 4 colors and needs a separate accessory.
Choose K2 Combo if…
The K2 Combo handles up to 16 colors without an extra accessory, and runs on native Klipper for anyone who wants to tweak macros and print profiles without a proprietary layer in between. It also costs a little less, but the bed stays smaller.
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