Compare Anycubic Kobra 2 vs FLSUN S1 Pro
In this technical comparison between the Anycubic Kobra 2 and the FLSUN S1 Pro, 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 ~$1,299.00 USD.
| Specifications |
Anycubic Kobra 2 |
FLSUN S1 Pro |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | May 2023 | November 2024 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 220 x 220 x 250 mm | 320× 430 mm (Cylindrical build area) |
| Speed & Accel | Max speed 300 mm/s (Typical 200 mm/s); Max acceleration 3,000 mm/s² | Max Speed: 1200 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 40,000 mm/s2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.05 mm – 0.3 mm | 0.1- 0.35 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Upgraded Direct Drive with dual gears | Dual-Gear Direct Drive (Ultra-high flow: 110 mm 3/s) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 260°C (60W high-power heater for rapid melting) | 350 °C (Equipped with ceramic heating ring) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm standard (Volcano-style compatible); features a 7000 rpm cooling fan. | 0.4 mm Hardened Steel (Bi-metallic high-speed design) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | Up to 110°C; PEI Magnetic Spring Steel plate | 120 °C; Textured PEI Spring Steel with Smart Zone Heating |
| Leveling System | LeviQ 2.0 (25-point) with an inductive sensor and a mechanical module for automatic Smart Z-Offset. | Fully Automatic with Microtac Radar (Lidar) & Vibration Compensation |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, Carbon/Glass Fiber |
| Smart Sensors | Filament run-out sensor, Power loss recovery | Clog Detection, Runout, and Dynamic Filament Weight Monitoring |
| Air Management | None (Open-frame) | Active Drying Chamber (Heats filament while printing) + HEPA/Carbon Filtration |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | MicroSD Card, USB-C (for PC connection) | Wi-Fi (2.4G/5G), USB Drive (16GB Internal EMMC + 32GB Flash) |
| Camera & AI | Not supported natively (requires external OctoPrint/Klipper setup for camera) | Integrated 1080p AI Camera (Spaghetti/Debris detection & Timelapses) |
| Remote Mgmt | None (Unlike the Pro/Plus/Max versions, the standard Kobra 2 does not have built-in Wi-Fi or Anycubic App support). | FLSUN Algorithms 2.0 (Web UI), Mobile App, PC Remote Control |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch LCD Touchscreen | 7-inch "Full-Integration" Color Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | Anycubic Slicer, Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer | FLSUN Slicer 2.0 (Customized Klipper-based), OrcaSlicer, Cura |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 486 x 440 x 435 mm; Net weight 8.4 kg | 550× 595× 1030 mm |
| Power & Noise | 400W Power Supply; Noted for being somewhat loud due to the high-RPM cooling fans. | 1300W Max (Power supply adapts to voltage); Noise Level: ≤ 55 dB |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer (semi-assembled), Spare nozzle, Tool kit, 8GB MicroSD card, Small filament sample. | Tool Kit, Spare Hardened Nozzle, 200g Hyper-PLA, USB Stick, Spool Holder |
| Price | Approximately $160.00 - $189.00 USD | ~$1,299.00 USD |
| Full Details | Kobra 2 - Full Specifications | S1 Pro - Full Specifications |