Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Prusa Research XL
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 and XL are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.3×). Kobra S1 costs less (~€549) and is the entry-level choice; XL offers more capability at a higher price (~€1800). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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XL
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 549 € | ~1700–1900 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 330 mm |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | — |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | — |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | — |
| Enclosed chamber | True | — |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | — |
| Native Klipper | True | — |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | True | — |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | — |
| Max colors | 8 | — |
| 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. | Compatible with PrusaSlicer (open source, with material profiles verified and maintained by Prusa Research), OrcaSlicer, and SuperSlicer, as well as any slicer that exports standard G-code. The firmware is based on Prusa Research's open-source Marlin fork, with input shaping support. Unlike Bambu Lab models, which use a partially proprietary protocol and work best with Bambu Studio, the CORE One L accepts generic G-code via USB, SD card, and PrusaConnect. The user is not locked into a single software ecosystem and can freely modify or update the firmware. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra S1 549 € vs XL 1800 € — Kobra S1 wins (+228%)
- Work area: Kobra S1 250×250 mm vs XL 300×300 mm — XL wins (+44%)
Which one to choose
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