Compare Anycubic Kobra 2 Plus vs Anycubic Kobra S1
In this technical comparison between the Anycubic Kobra 2 Plus 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 $320.00 - $350.00 USD and ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo).
| Specifications |
Anycubic Kobra 2 Plus |
Anycubic Kobra S1 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | September 2023 | January 2025 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 320 x 320 x 400 mm | 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 | Dual-gear Direct Drive | Dual-gear Direct Drive (Short-distance extrusion for high-speed reliability) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 260°C | 320 °C (All-metal with Ceramic Heatbreak) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm standard (Proprietary high-speed design); 7000 rpm cooling fan for efficient heat dissipation | 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 inductive sensor and load cell for Smart Z-Offset. | LeviQ 3.0 Full-Auto Leveling with Z-Offset Auto-Calibration |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, and PA (Nylon) |
| Smart Sensors | Filament run-out sensor, Vibration Compensation (G-sensor/Input Shaping), Flow Control (Pressure Advance), Power loss recovery | 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), 3x USB-A 2.0 ports | Wi-Fi, USB-A, USB-C (Supports ACE Pro Multi-color System) |
| Camera & AI | Optional. Supports USB camera for remote viewing and time-lapse recording via the app. | Built-in 480p/720p HD Camera with AI Spaghetti Detection and Timelapse support |
| Remote Mgmt | Anycubic App/Cloud (Remote control, status monitoring, and cloud slicing). | Anycubic App, Anycubic Slicer Next (Remote Cloud Printing) |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch LCD 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 | 630 x 605 x 564 mm; Net weight 13 kg | 400× 410× 490 mm; Net Weight: 18.0 kg (S1) / 22.6 kg (Combo) |
| Power & Noise | 400W Power Supply; ~55–60 dB during high-speed operation | 500W Max; Standard Mode: ≤ 46 dB / Quiet Mode: ≤ 44 dB |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer (semi-assembled), Wi-Fi antenna, Tool kit, 10m test filament, USB drive, Spare nozzle, Grease. | Printer, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, USB Drive, Power Cable, ACE Pro Unit (if Combo), 200g Sample Filament |
| Price | Approximately $320.00 - $350.00 USD | ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo) |
| Full Details | Kobra 2 Plus - Full Specifications | Kobra S1 - Full Specifications |