Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Creality K1 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two enclosed CoreXY machines running Klipper, at the same level: the deciding factor is how much bed you need against how much you want to spend. The K1 Max costs 350 € more and prints up to 300 mm per side instead of 250.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 549 € | 899 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 43.5 × 46.2 × 52.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1000 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 300 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 300 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | Yes |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 8 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The Kobra OS firmware is based on Klipper and controlled via a proprietary touch interface. The official slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next (derived from OrcaSlicer, available for Windows and macOS), but it also supports third-party OrcaSlicer. Remote control is possible via the Anycubic app (iOS/Android) over a local network, with no mandatory cloud connection for daily operations. | It runs on the Klipper-based Creality OS. Compatible with Creality Print, Cura, and PrusaSlicer, featuring remote control support via Wi-Fi or LAN. |
The differences that matter
- Price → 549 € against 899 €: the K1 Max costs 350 € more.
- Build volume → 250 × 250 × 250 mm against 300 × 300 × 300 mm: a 28 cm part fits on the K1 Max and has to be split on the Kobra S1.
- Multicolor → the Kobra S1 reaches 8 colors with the dedicated add-on: its cost has to be added to the 549 €.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 if…
Batches of parts under 25 cm, with the option of multicolor up to 8 colors using the dedicated add-on. You spend 350 € less; a 28 cm part, however, will not fit on the Kobra S1.
Choose K1 Max if…
A 28 cm part or a box 28 cm tall prints whole, with no cutting and gluing. The trade-off is price: 350 € more.
Where to buy
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
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