Kobra S1 vs CORE One+

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra S1 and CORE One+ are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 if price matters more; choose CORE One+ if maximum z height matters more.

Parameter
Anycubic Kobra S1 Kobra S1 Anycubic F2 · Intermediate
Prusa Research CORE One+ CORE One+ Prusa Research F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2025 2026
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 549 € ~1049–1349 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 40 × 41 × 49 cm 41.5 × 44.4 × 55.5 cm
Weight (kg) 18 kg 22.5 kg
Work area (mm) 250 × 250 mm 250 × 220 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 250 mm 270 mm
Power (W) 240 W
Voltage (V) 230 V
Maximum speed 600 mm/s
Declared precision 0.05 mm
Category specs
XY print surface (mm) 250 mm 220 mm
Maximum Z height (mm) 250 mm 270 mm
Kinematics corexy corexy
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 320 °C 290 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 120 °C 120 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 600 mm/s
Closed chamber True True
Filament sensor True True
Auto leveling mesh mesh
Standard nozzle diameter (mm) 0.4 mm 0.4 mm
Multi-extruder False False
Native Klipper True False
Input shaper True True
Multicolor printing True True
Requires external accessory True True
Maximum colors 8 5
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 compatible with PrusaSlicer (based on Slic3r, open-source), but it works with any slicer able to generate Marlin-flavored G-code, such as Cura, ideaMaker or Simplify3D. The firmware is a Prusa-modified Marlin 2, fully open: no lock-in to proprietary software or protocols. The user has full control over the machine, but PrusaSlicer is recommended for optimal performance, as it includes exclusive profiles and features like dynamic flow calibration.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Kobra S1 549 € vs CORE One+ 1199 € — Kobra S1 wins (+118%)
  • Maximum colors: Kobra S1 8 vs CORE One+ 5 — Kobra S1 wins (+60%)
  • Native Klipper: Kobra S1 yes, CORE One+ no
  • Work area: Kobra S1 250×250 mm vs CORE One+ 250×220 mm — Kobra S1 wins (+14%)
  • Max nozzle temperature: Kobra S1 320 °C vs CORE One+ 290 °C — Kobra S1 wins (+10%)

Which one to choose

Choose Kobra S1 if…

you value price, maximum colors and native klipper.

See the Kobra S1 sheet →

Choose CORE One+ if…

you value maximum z height.

See the CORE One+ sheet →

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