Kobra S1 Max vs CORE One+
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Max and CORE One+ are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 Max if work area matters more; choose CORE One+ if maximum colors matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
CORE One+
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~599–799 € | ~1049–1349 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 41.5 × 44.4 × 55.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 22.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 240 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 | 220 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 350 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | — |
| Closed chamber | True | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Requires external accessory | True | True |
| Maximum colors | 4 | 5 |
| 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. | Natively compatible with PrusaSlicer (based on Slic3r, open-source), but it works with any slicer able to generate Marlin-flavored G-code, such as Cura, ideaMaker or Simplify3D. The firmware is a Prusa-modified Marlin 2, fully open: no lock-in to proprietary software or protocols. The user has full control over the machine, but PrusaSlicer is recommended for optimal performance, as it includes exclusive profiles and features like dynamic flow calibration. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Kobra S1 Max 350×350 mm vs CORE One+ 250×220 mm — Kobra S1 Max wins (+123%)
- Price: Kobra S1 Max 699 € vs CORE One+ 1199 € — Kobra S1 Max wins (+72%)
- Maximum Z height: Kobra S1 Max 350 mm vs CORE One+ 270 mm — Kobra S1 Max wins (+30%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra S1 Max 350 °C vs CORE One+ 290 °C — Kobra S1 Max wins (+21%)
- Maximum colors: Kobra S1 Max 4 vs CORE One+ 5 — CORE One+ wins (+25%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max if…
you value work area, price and maximum z height.
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