Anycubic Kobra X Combo vs Creality K1C
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two FDM printers at nearly the same price: the Kobra X Combo costs €10 less than the K1C. The choice is between built-in multicolor and a larger plate on one side, and an enclosed chamber on the other.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 589 € | 599 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.2 kg | 12.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 100 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 260 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | 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 | No | Yes |
| Max colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Powered by Kobra OS (a Klipper fork), it features Wi-Fi connectivity, vibration compensation, dynamic flow calibration, and a camera with built-in AI detection. | Uses Creality Print, an optimized proprietary slicer. Fully compatible with third-party software such as Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer. |
The differences that matter
- Plate: 260 × 260 mm vs 220 × 220 mm → the Kobra X Combo takes a part up to 260 mm wide without splitting it.
- Chamber: enclosed on the K1C only → it is the only one of the two that prints sheltered from workshop air.
- Multicolor: included on the Kobra X Combo, a separate accessory on the K1C, four colors on both → a multicolor K1C costs more than its €599 list price.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra X Combo if…
Choose the Kobra X Combo if you print in several colors, up to four, and do not want to buy anything extra: multicolor is already part of the Combo. The trade-off is an open frame, so the print sits in the workshop air.
Choose K1C if…
Choose the K1C if you work in an uncontrolled space and want the part printed inside an enclosed chamber. The trade-off: four-color printing needs an accessory on top of the price, and the plate is smaller.
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.
- ELEGOO PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- Bambu Lab PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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