Compare Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo vs Creality Ender-5 S1
In this technical comparison between the Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo and the Creality Ender-5 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 ~$200 USD and ~$429.00.
| Specifications |
Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo |
Creality Ender-5 S1 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | October 2023 | 2023 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 220× 220× 250 mm | 220× 220× 280 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 250 mm/s (Recommended: 150 mm/s); Acceleration: 2,500 mm/s2 | Max Speed: 250 mm/s (Typical: 120 mm/s); Acceleration: 2,000 mm/s 2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.05-0.3 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) | 0.05–0.35 mm (50-350 microns) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Integrated Direct Drive (Short-distance extrusion for better TPU control) | "Sprite" All-Metal Dual-Gear Direct Drive (1:3.5 Gear Ratio) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 260 °C (60W high-power heating element) | 300 °C (Titanium Alloy Heatbreak) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm Replaceable Brass Nozzle (Proprietary high-speed design) | 0.4 mm Brass Nozzle (Standard M6 thread) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 110 °C; PEI Magnetic Spring Steel Plate | 110 °C; PC Spring Steel Magnetic Sheet |
| Leveling System | LeviQ 2.0 Automatic 25-Point Leveling with Smart Z-Offset (Automatic height calibration) | CR Touch 16-point Auto-Leveling + Manual Auxiliary Knobs |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, PC, ASA, HIPS |
| Smart Sensors | Power Loss Recovery (Filament Runout sensor is Optional/Upgrade) | Filament Runout Sensor and Power Loss Recovery |
| Air Management | Open Frame; 7000 RPM cooling fan for rapid part cooling | Open Frame (Optional Acrylic Enclosure available separately) |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | MicroSD Card, USB-C | SD Card, USB Type-C |
| Camera & AI | No | None (Supports external USB camera via Sonic Pad upgrade) |
| Remote Mgmt | Not supported natively (Stand-alone operation via SD card) | Creality Cloud (Requires optional Wi-Fi Box or Sonic Pad) |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 2.4-inch LCD Screen with Rotary Knob Control | 4.3-inch Color Touchscreen (Tabbed UI) |
| Compatible Slicers | AnycubicSlicer, Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer | Creality Print, Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 485× 440× 440 mm; Net Weight: 7.3 kg | 425× 460× 570 mm; Net Weight: 12.1 kg |
| Power & Noise | 400W Power Supply; Operating Noise: ~50–55 dB | 350W Power Supply; Operating Noise: ~50–55 dB |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer modules, Tool Kit, SD Card & Reader, Spare Nozzle, Grease, 10m Test Filament | Printer modules, Tools (Pliers, Wrenches), SD Card & Reader, Spare Nozzle, 10m Starter Filament, Grease |
| Price | ~$200 USD | ~$429.00 |
| Full Details | Kobra 2 Neo - Full Specifications | Ender-5 S1 - Full Specifications |