Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Creality K1C
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two enclosed CoreXY printers with Klipper and close prices: the Kobra S1 costs €50 less and has the larger bed, 250 × 250 mm against 220 × 220 mm. It is a choice between more room and higher temperatures on one side and a lighter machine on the other.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 549 € | 599 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 12.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 100 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 100 °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. | Uses Creality Print, an optimized proprietary slicer. Fully compatible with third-party software such as Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer. |
The differences that matter
- Price €549 vs €599 → the Kobra S1 costs €50 less.
- Bed 250 × 250 mm vs 220 × 220 mm → a part 240 mm wide fits only on the Kobra S1.
- Bed 120 vs 100 °C, nozzle 320 vs 300 °C (declared) → more headroom on the Kobra S1 with hot materials.
- Weight 18 kg vs 12.4 kg → the K1C is easier to move.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 if…
You print parts up to 250 × 250 × 250 mm in materials that need heat: bed up to 120 °C and nozzle up to 320 °C, as declared by the maker. Multicolor goes up to 8 colors with an accessory you add. It costs €50 less; the slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next, or OrcaSlicer, and the machine weighs 18 kg.
Choose K1C if…
You print parts within 220 × 220 × 250 mm with Creality Print, Orca Slicer or PrusaSlicer, on a 12.4 kg machine that is easier to move. The bill: €50 more, bed up to 100 °C and nozzle up to 300 °C.
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