Compare Anycubic Kobra 2 Max vs Anycubic Kobra S1
In this technical comparison between the Anycubic Kobra 2 Max and the Anycubic Kobra S1, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two 3D Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Approximately $399.00 - $449.00 USD and ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo).
| Specifications |
Anycubic Kobra 2 Max |
Anycubic Kobra S1 |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | September 2023 | January 2025 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 420 x 420 x 500 mm (88.2 Liters) | 250× 250× 250 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max speed 500 mm/s (Typical 300 mm/s); Max acceleration 10,000 mm/s² | Max Speed: 600 mm/s (Recommended: 300 mm/s); Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.05 mm – 0.3 mm | 0.05-0.3 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Self-developed Direct Drive with Double Gears | Dual-gear Direct Drive (Short-distance extrusion for high-speed reliability) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 260°C (Standard hotend) | 320 °C (All-metal with Ceramic Heatbreak) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm standard (Proprietary high-speed design); Volcano-style length for high flow rates. | 0.4 mm Quick-Release Nozzle (Tool-free swap; supports 0.2 to 0.8 mm) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | Up to 90°C; PEI Magnetic Spring Steel plate | 120 °C; Flexible PEI Spring Steel Magnetic Plate |
| Leveling System | LeviQ 2.0 (49-point) with Smart Z-Offset (Load cell based) | LeviQ 3.0 Full-Auto Leveling with Z-Offset Auto-Calibration |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS (requires enclosure for best results) | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, and PA (Nylon) |
| Smart Sensors | Filament run-out sensor, Vibration compensation (G-Sensor), Flow control | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, Tangle Detection, and Belt-Tension Monitoring |
| Air Management | None (Open-frame design) | Fully Enclosed; Built-in Activated Carbon Air Filtration |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi (Antenna included), 3x USB ports | Wi-Fi, USB-A, USB-C (Supports ACE Pro Multi-color System) |
| Camera & AI | Optional/Add-on. Supports Anycubic’s USB camera for remote monitoring and time-lapses | Built-in 480p/720p HD Camera with AI Spaghetti Detection and Timelapse support |
| Remote Mgmt | Anycubic APP (Online slicing, cloud library, remote control) | Anycubic App, Anycubic Slicer Next (Remote Cloud Printing) |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch LCD Capacitive Touchscreen | 4.3-inch Capacitive Touchscreen (Adjustable angle) |
| Compatible Slicers | Anycubic Slicer Next, PrusaSlicer, Cura, OrcaSlicer | Anycubic Slicer Next (Customized Kobra OS), OrcaSlicer, Cura |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 740 x 735 x 640 mm (HWD); Net weight 21 kg | 400× 410× 490 mm; Net Weight: 18.0 kg (S1) / 22.6 kg (Combo) |
| Power & Noise | 500W Power Supply; ~55–60 dB (fans are notably loud due to the high-speed cooling requirements) | 500W Max; Standard Mode: ≤ 46 dB / Quiet Mode: ≤ 44 dB |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer (semi-assembled), Wi-Fi antenna, Touchscreen, Print head, Tool kit, USB drive, Small filament sample. | Printer, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, USB Drive, Power Cable, ACE Pro Unit (if Combo), 200g Sample Filament |
| Price | Approximately $399.00 - $449.00 USD | ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo) |
| Full Details | Kobra 2 Max - Full Specifications | Kobra S1 - Full Specifications |