Kobra X vs Artillery M1 Pro S1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery M1 Pro S1 is the best value for money in its class. Kobra X and Artillery M1 Pro S1 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra X if max print speed matters more; choose Artillery M1 Pro S1 if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Artillery M1 Pro S1 scores 59/100 against 42/100 for Kobra X.
| Parameter |
Kobra X
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Artillery M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 389 € | ~319–349 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 260 × 260 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 260 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 260 mm | — |
| Kinematics | cartesian | — |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | — |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto leveling | mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | — |
| Native Klipper | True | True |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | true | — |
| Requires external accessory | true | — |
| Maximum colors | 4 | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Uses Anycubic Slicer Next with AI monitoring capabilities via mobile app and remote control. | Native Klipper firmware with Moonraker API. Recommended web interfaces: Mainsail or Fluidd. Compatible with standard slicers: UltiMaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer, IdeaMaker, Simplify3D. No proprietary software required. Unlimited root access: the user can modify configurations without restrictions. |
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Best value Intermediate
At €334 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 50 intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines, with a technical score of 59/100.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra X 389 € vs Artillery M1 Pro S1 334 € — Artillery M1 Pro S1 wins (+16%)
- Max print speed: Kobra X 600 mm/s vs Artillery M1 Pro S1 500 mm/s — Kobra X wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra X if…
you value max print speed. «The rated maximum speed indicates the theoretical hardware limit, not the everyday working speed. Faster machines reduce print times on simple geometries, but real-world speed depends on material, geometry, required surface finish, and slicer settings. Values above 200–300 mm/s are meaningful only on machines with CoreXY kinematics, active input shaping, and a stiffened mechanical frame.»
Choose Artillery M1 Pro S1 if…
you value price. It is the best value for money in its class.
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