Compare Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Creality Ender-5 S1
In this technical comparison between the Anycubic Kobra S1 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 ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo) and ~$429.00.
| Specifications |
Anycubic Kobra S1 |
Creality Ender-5 S1 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | January 2025 | 2023 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 250× 250× 250 mm | 220× 220× 280 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 600 mm/s (Recommended: 300 mm/s); Max Acceleration: 20,000 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 | Dual-gear Direct Drive (Short-distance extrusion for high-speed reliability) | "Sprite" All-Metal Dual-Gear Direct Drive (1:3.5 Gear Ratio) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 320 °C (All-metal with Ceramic Heatbreak) | 300 °C (Titanium Alloy Heatbreak) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm Quick-Release Nozzle (Tool-free swap; supports 0.2 to 0.8 mm) | 0.4 mm Brass Nozzle (Standard M6 thread) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 120 °C; Flexible PEI Spring Steel Magnetic Plate | 110 °C; PC Spring Steel Magnetic Sheet |
| Leveling System | LeviQ 3.0 Full-Auto Leveling with Z-Offset Auto-Calibration | CR Touch 16-point Auto-Leveling + Manual Auxiliary Knobs |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, and PA (Nylon) | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, PC, ASA, HIPS |
| Smart Sensors | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, Tangle Detection, and Belt-Tension Monitoring | Filament Runout Sensor and Power Loss Recovery |
| Air Management | Fully Enclosed; Built-in Activated Carbon Air Filtration | Open Frame (Optional Acrylic Enclosure available separately) |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, USB-A, USB-C (Supports ACE Pro Multi-color System) | SD Card, USB Type-C |
| Camera & AI | Built-in 480p/720p HD Camera with AI Spaghetti Detection and Timelapse support | None (Supports external USB camera via Sonic Pad upgrade) |
| Remote Mgmt | Anycubic App, Anycubic Slicer Next (Remote Cloud Printing) | Creality Cloud (Requires optional Wi-Fi Box or Sonic Pad) |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch Capacitive Touchscreen (Adjustable angle) | 4.3-inch Color Touchscreen (Tabbed UI) |
| Compatible Slicers | Anycubic Slicer Next (Customized Kobra OS), OrcaSlicer, Cura | Creality Print, Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 400× 410× 490 mm; Net Weight: 18.0 kg (S1) / 22.6 kg (Combo) | 425× 460× 570 mm; Net Weight: 12.1 kg |
| Power & Noise | 500W Max; Standard Mode: ≤ 46 dB / Quiet Mode: ≤ 44 dB | 350W Power Supply; Operating Noise: ~50–55 dB |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, USB Drive, Power Cable, ACE Pro Unit (if Combo), 200g Sample Filament | Printer modules, Tools (Pliers, Wrenches), SD Card & Reader, Spare Nozzle, 10m Starter Filament, Grease |
| Price | ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo) | ~$429.00 |
| Full Details | Kobra S1 - Full Specifications | Ender-5 S1 - Full Specifications |