Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Creality K2 Pro Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two enclosed CoreXY printers, both with native Klipper and multicolor printing through an add-on module. Working volume decides it, 300×300×300 mm for the K2 Pro Combo against 250×250×250 mm for the Kobra S1, with a 550 € gap (1099 € against 549 €).
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 549 € | 1099 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 44.5 × 50.5 × 85 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 23.7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1300 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| 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 | 110 °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 | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 8 | 16 |
| 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. | Natively managed via Creality Print, it features AI capabilities for first-layer monitoring and print failure detection. It offers comprehensive connectivity via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB, supporting remote control and the Creality Cloud ecosystem. |
The differences that matter
- Price 549 € vs 1099 € → the Kobra S1 costs 550 € less.
- Bed and height 300 mm vs 250 mm → large parts fit whole only on the K2 Pro Combo.
- Up to 16 colors vs 8 → more colors in a single part on the K2 Pro Combo.
- Nozzle 320 °C vs 300 °C, bed 120 °C vs 110 °C → the Kobra S1 pushes temperatures a little higher.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 if…
Kobra S1: at 549 € you print parts up to 250×250×250 mm, with a nozzle up to 320 °C and a bed up to 120 °C (manufacturer's stated values) in an enclosed chamber, and up to 8 colors with the multicolor module. The trade-off: a smaller bed and colors capped at 8 against 16.
Choose K2 Pro Combo if…
K2 Pro Combo: a part 300 mm wide or tall fits whole, colors reach 16 with the module, and the system watches the first layer and detects print failures with AI. The trade-off: 550 € more, 23.7 kg against 18 and a height of 85 cm against 49 cm, which weighs on workshop space.
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