Anycubic Kobra X vs Creality K1C
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The K1C is enclosed and costs €210 more (€599 against €389); the Kobra X is open, has a larger bed and supports multicolor with an accessory. The choice is an enclosed chamber on one side, volume and colors on the other.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 389 € | 599 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48.2 cm |
| Weight (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) | — | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Uses Anycubic Slicer Next with AI monitoring capabilities via mobile app and remote control. | Uses Creality Print, an optimized proprietary slicer. Fully compatible with third-party software such as Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer. |
The differences that matter
- Enclosed chamber on the K1C only → the Kobra X prints in the open.
- Bed 260 × 260 mm against 220 × 220 mm → parts up to 260 mm on a side fit on the Kobra X.
- Multicolor printing is listed only for the Kobra X (with an accessory) → on the K1C you print in a single color.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra X if…
you want multicolor and more room for parts while spending €210 less, with AI monitoring from the app. The trade-off: you print in the open.
Choose K1C if…
you want an enclosed chamber and third-party slicers such as Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer alongside Creality Print. The trade-off: €210 more, a smaller bed and no multicolor.
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 →
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- 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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