Kobra S1 Max vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Max and Original Prusa 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; Original Prusa 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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| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| 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 | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 350 mm | 360 mm |
| Maximum Z height (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 | — |
| 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 | True |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Requires external accessory | True | False |
| 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. | 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. |
MakerSpecs Awards
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Largest work area Advanced
The largest work area among advanced Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: 1296 cm².
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra S1 Max 699 € vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 4499 € — Kobra S1 Max wins (+544%)
- Multi-extruder: Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle yes, Kobra S1 Max no
- Requires external accessory: Kobra S1 Max yes, Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle no
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra S1 Max 350 °C vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 290 °C — Kobra S1 Max wins (+21%)
- Maximum colors: Kobra S1 Max 4 vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 5 — Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle wins (+25%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max if…
you value price and max nozzle temperature. «Maximum nozzle temperature defines the range of printable materials. Below 240 °C the machine covers PLA, PETG, and base materials. Between 260 and 300 °C it can handle ABS, ASA, PC, and standard composites. Above 300 °C technical materials such as PA, PEEK, and fiber-reinforced composites become accessible. A higher-rated nozzle does not degrade quality on lower-temperature materials but requires a more robust hot-end assembly.»
Choose Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle if…
you value multi-extruder, maximum colors and work area. «A second extruder allows printing with two different materials in the same session: soluble support material for complex geometries, or a combination of rigid and flexible in the same part. It expands process capabilities but introduces calibration complexity and the risk of oozing from the idle nozzle. Most useful for work involving geometries that require supports difficult to remove manually.»
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