Compare Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Flashforge Adventurer 5M
In this technical comparison between the Anycubic Kobra S1 and the Flashforge Adventurer 5M, 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 Approximately $299.00 USD.
| Specifications |
Anycubic Kobra S1 |
Flashforge Adventurer 5M |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | January 2025 | 2024 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 250× 250× 250 mm | 220 x 220 x 220 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 600 mm/s (Recommended: 300 mm/s); Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s2 | Max speed 600 mm/s; Max acceleration 20,000 mm/s² |
| Layer Precision | 0.05-0.3 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) | 0.1 mm – 0.4 mm (Layer height) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Dual-gear Direct Drive (Short-distance extrusion for high-speed reliability) | Direct Drive (High-flow 32 mm³/s) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 320 °C (All-metal with Ceramic Heatbreak) | 280°C |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm Quick-Release Nozzle (Tool-free swap; supports 0.2 to 0.8 mm) | 0.4 mm installed (options for 0.25, 0.6, 0.8 mm); 3-second quick-swap design. |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 120 °C; Flexible PEI Spring Steel Magnetic Plate | Up to 110°C; Flexible, removable PEI magnetic steel plate |
| Leveling System | LeviQ 3.0 Full-Auto Leveling with Z-Offset Auto-Calibration | Fully automatic (One-click) via load cell sensors; no manual adjustment required. |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, and PA (Nylon) | PLA, PETG, TPU (Standard); PLA-CF, PETG-CF (with 0.6mm+ nozzle). Note: ABS/ASA are not recommended due to the open-frame design. |
| Smart Sensors | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, Tangle Detection, and Belt-Tension Monitoring | Filament run-out sensor, Power loss recovery, Vibration compensation. |
| Air Management | Fully Enclosed; Built-in Activated Carbon Air Filtration | None (Open-frame). Air filtration is exclusive to the "Pro" version. |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, USB-A, USB-C (Supports ACE Pro Multi-color System) | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB Flash Drive. |
| Camera & AI | Built-in 480p/720p HD Camera with AI Spaghetti Detection and Timelapse support | Optional/Not built-in. Supports standard USB webcams via the USB port. |
| Remote Mgmt | Anycubic App, Anycubic Slicer Next (Remote Cloud Printing) | FlashCloud, FlashMaker App, LAN Mode. |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch Capacitive Touchscreen (Adjustable angle) | 4.3-inch LCD Touchscreen. |
| Compatible Slicers | Anycubic Slicer Next (Customized Kobra OS), OrcaSlicer, Cura | FlashPrint 5, Orca-Flashforge (Highly recommended), Cura, PrusaSlicer. |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 400× 410× 490 mm; Net Weight: 18.0 kg (S1) / 22.6 kg (Combo) | 363 x 402 x 448 mm (with screen); Net weight ~10.8 kg. |
| Power & Noise | 500W Max; Standard Mode: ≤ 46 dB / Quiet Mode: ≤ 44 dB | 350W Power Supply; Operating noise is approx. 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, Power cord, 250g Filament, Tool kit, Grease, USB Drive, Quick Start Guide. |
| Price | ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo) | Approximately $299.00 USD |
| Full Details | Kobra S1 - Full Specifications | Adventurer 5M - Full Specifications |