Anycubic Kobra S1 Max vs Prusa Research XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Max and XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6.4×). Kobra S1 Max costs less (~€699) and is the entry-level choice; XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle offers more capability at a higher price (~€4499). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~599–799 € | 4499 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 70 × 90 × 72 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 33.7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 360 × 360 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 360 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 720 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 350 mm | 360 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 350 mm | 360 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 | — |
| 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 | True |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| Max 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. | The printer is natively compatible with PrusaSlicer, an open-source slicer with official tested profiles for all supported materials; OrcaSlicer profiles are also available. The firmware is Prusa-proprietary (STM32/xBuddy-based) with no native Klipper support. Remote management is available via Prusa Connect (optional cloud platform) or over the local network; offline printing from USB is fully supported with no functional limitations. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra S1 Max 699 € vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 4499 € — Kobra S1 Max wins (+544%)
- Multi-extruder: XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle yes, Kobra S1 Max no
- Multicolor requires accessory: Kobra S1 Max yes, XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle no
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra S1 Max 350 °C vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 290 °C — Kobra S1 Max wins (+21%)
- Max colors: Kobra S1 Max 4 vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 5 — XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle wins (+25%)
Which one to choose
Choose XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle if…
you value multi-extruder, max colors and work area.
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