Anycubic Kobra S1 Max vs Prusa Research XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Max and XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.7×). Kobra S1 Max costs less (~€699) and is the entry-level choice; XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€3999). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~599–799 € | 3999 € |
| 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 | 235 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 400 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 | 400 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | False |
| 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 machine is managed through PrusaSlicer, with dedicated profiles for multi-toolhead configuration and automatic calculation of purge towers or wipe-to-infill strategies. The firmware includes Input Shaper and Pressure Advance for vibration compensation at high speeds. Network connectivity allows job submission and remote monitoring via Prusa Connect, though this is not a requirement for using the machine. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra S1 Max 699 € vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 3999 € — Kobra S1 Max wins (+472%)
- Max print speed: Kobra S1 Max 600 mm/s vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 400 mm/s — Kobra S1 Max wins (+50%)
- Enclosed chamber: Kobra S1 Max yes, XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer no
- Multi-extruder: XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer yes, Kobra S1 Max no
- Multicolor requires accessory: Kobra S1 Max yes, XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max if…
you value price, max print speed and enclosed chamber.
Choose XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer if…
you value multi-extruder, max colors and work area.
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