Compare Anycubic Kobra 2 vs Anycubic Kobra S1
In this technical comparison between the Anycubic Kobra 2 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 $160.00 - $189.00 USD and ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo).
| Specifications |
Anycubic Kobra 2 |
Anycubic Kobra S1 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | May 2023 | January 2025 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 220 x 220 x 250 mm | 250× 250× 250 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max speed 300 mm/s (Typical 200 mm/s); Max acceleration 3,000 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 | Upgraded Direct Drive with dual gears | Dual-gear Direct Drive (Short-distance extrusion for high-speed reliability) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 260°C (60W high-power heater for rapid melting) | 320 °C (All-metal with Ceramic Heatbreak) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm standard (Volcano-style compatible); features a 7000 rpm cooling fan. | 0.4 mm Quick-Release Nozzle (Tool-free swap; supports 0.2 to 0.8 mm) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | Up to 110°C; PEI Magnetic Spring Steel plate | 120 °C; Flexible PEI Spring Steel Magnetic Plate |
| Leveling System | LeviQ 2.0 (25-point) with an inductive sensor and a mechanical module for automatic 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, Power loss recovery | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, Tangle Detection, and Belt-Tension Monitoring |
| Air Management | None (Open-frame) | Fully Enclosed; Built-in Activated Carbon Air Filtration |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | MicroSD Card, USB-C (for PC connection) | Wi-Fi, USB-A, USB-C (Supports ACE Pro Multi-color System) |
| Camera & AI | Not supported natively (requires external OctoPrint/Klipper setup for camera) | Built-in 480p/720p HD Camera with AI Spaghetti Detection and Timelapse support |
| Remote Mgmt | None (Unlike the Pro/Plus/Max versions, the standard Kobra 2 does not have built-in Wi-Fi or Anycubic App support). | 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, Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer | Anycubic Slicer Next (Customized Kobra OS), OrcaSlicer, Cura |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 486 x 440 x 435 mm; Net weight 8.4 kg | 400× 410× 490 mm; Net Weight: 18.0 kg (S1) / 22.6 kg (Combo) |
| Power & Noise | 400W Power Supply; Noted for being somewhat loud due to the high-RPM cooling fans. | 500W Max; Standard Mode: ≤ 46 dB / Quiet Mode: ≤ 44 dB |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer (semi-assembled), Spare nozzle, Tool kit, 8GB MicroSD card, Small filament sample. | Printer, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, USB Drive, Power Cable, ACE Pro Unit (if Combo), 200g Sample Filament |
| Price | Approximately $160.00 - $189.00 USD | ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo) |
| Full Details | Kobra 2 - Full Specifications | Kobra S1 - Full Specifications |