Compare Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro
In this technical comparison between the Anycubic Kobra S1 and the Flashforge Adventurer 5M 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 ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo) and Approximately $379.00 - $499.00 USD.
| Specifications |
Anycubic Kobra S1 |
Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro |
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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 (Adjustable down to 0.05 mm via software) |
| 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 (Heats to 200°C in just 35 seconds) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm Quick-Release Nozzle (Tool-free swap; supports 0.2 to 0.8 mm) | 0.4 mm installed; 3-second quick-swap mechanism; optional sizes: 0.25, 0.6, 0.8 mm. |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 120 °C; Flexible PEI Spring Steel Magnetic Plate | Up to 110°C; Flexible magnetic PEI steel plate. |
| Leveling System | LeviQ 3.0 Full-Auto Leveling with Z-Offset Auto-Calibration | Full-auto one-click leveling using load cell pressure sensors for perfect Z-offset. |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, and PA (Nylon) | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, Nylon, and Carbon Fiber composites (PLA-CF/PETG-CF) |
| Smart Sensors | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, Tangle Detection, and Belt-Tension Monitoring | Filament run-out, Power loss recovery, TVOC Air Quality Sensor, Vibration compensation |
| Air Management | Fully Enclosed; Built-in Activated Carbon Air Filtration | Dual-filtration system (HEPA H13 + Activated Carbon) with internal and external circulation modes |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, USB-A, USB-C (Supports ACE Pro Multi-color System) | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB Flash Drive, Cloud |
| Camera & AI | Built-in 480p/720p HD Camera with AI Spaghetti Detection and Timelapse support | Built-in HD Camera for remote monitoring and automatic time-lapse video generation |
| Remote Mgmt | Anycubic App, Anycubic Slicer Next (Remote Cloud Printing) | FlashCloud, FlashMaker App, and dedicated LAN mode for secure offline environments. |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch Capacitive Touchscreen (Adjustable angle) | 4.3-inch LCD Touchscreen with 3D model previews. |
| Compatible Slicers | Anycubic Slicer Next (Customized Kobra OS), OrcaSlicer, Cura | FlashPrint 5, Orca-Flashforge (Native support), Cura, PrusaSlicer. |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 400× 410× 490 mm; Net Weight: 18.0 kg (S1) / 22.6 kg (Combo) | 380 x 400 x 453 mm; Net weight 14.5 kg (Gross weight ~20 kg). |
| Power & Noise | 500W Max; Standard Mode: ≤ 46 dB / Quiet Mode: ≤ 44 dB | 350W PSU; Ultra-silent mode (50 dB); Standard mode (55 dB) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, USB Drive, Power Cable, ACE Pro Unit (if Combo), 200g Sample Filament | Printer, 1kg Filament, Spare 0.6mm Nozzle Kit, Tool kit, Grease, USB Drive. |
| Price | ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo) | Approximately $379.00 - $499.00 USD |
| Full Details | Kobra S1 - Full Specifications | Adventurer 5M Pro - Full Specifications |