Kobra S1 Max vs Original Prusa XL
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Max and Original Prusa XL are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 Max if price matters more; choose Original Prusa XL if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa XL
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~599–799 € | ~1700–1900 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | — |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 330 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 350 mm | — |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 350 mm | — |
| Kinematics | corexy | — |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | — |
| Closed chamber | True | — |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto leveling | mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | — |
| Native Klipper | False | — |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | True | — |
| Requires external accessory | True | — |
| Maximum 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. | Compatible with PrusaSlicer (open source, with material profiles verified and maintained by Prusa Research), OrcaSlicer, and SuperSlicer, as well as any slicer that exports standard G-code. The firmware is based on Prusa Research's open-source Marlin fork, with input shaping support. Unlike Bambu Lab models, which use a partially proprietary protocol and work best with Bambu Studio, the CORE One L accepts generic G-code via USB, SD card, and PrusaConnect. The user is not locked into a single software ecosystem and can freely modify or update the firmware. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra S1 Max 699 € vs Original Prusa XL 1800 € — Kobra S1 Max wins (+158%)
- Work area: Kobra S1 Max 350×350 mm vs Original Prusa XL 300×300 mm — Kobra S1 Max wins (+36%)
Which one to choose
Choose Original Prusa XL if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Kobra S1 Max on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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