In this technical comparison between the Anycubic Kobra S1 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 ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo) and ~$1,299.00 USD.
| Specifications |
Anycubic Kobra S1 |
FLSUN S1 Pro |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | January 2025 | November 2024 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 250× 250× 250 mm | 320× 430 mm (Cylindrical build area) |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 600 mm/s (Recommended: 300 mm/s); Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s2 | Max Speed: 1200 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 40,000 mm/s2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.05-0.3 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) | 0.1- 0.35 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Dual-gear Direct Drive (Short-distance extrusion for high-speed reliability) | Dual-Gear Direct Drive (Ultra-high flow: 110 mm 3/s) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 320 °C (All-metal with Ceramic Heatbreak) | 350 °C (Equipped with ceramic heating ring) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm Quick-Release Nozzle (Tool-free swap; supports 0.2 to 0.8 mm) | 0.4 mm Hardened Steel (Bi-metallic high-speed design) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 120 °C; Flexible PEI Spring Steel Magnetic Plate | 120 °C; Textured PEI Spring Steel with Smart Zone Heating |
| Leveling System | LeviQ 3.0 Full-Auto Leveling with Z-Offset Auto-Calibration | Fully Automatic with Microtac Radar (Lidar) & Vibration Compensation |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, and PA (Nylon) | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, Carbon/Glass Fiber |
| Smart Sensors | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, Tangle Detection, and Belt-Tension Monitoring | Clog Detection, Runout, and Dynamic Filament Weight Monitoring |
| Air Management | Fully Enclosed; Built-in Activated Carbon Air Filtration | Active Drying Chamber (Heats filament while printing) + HEPA/Carbon Filtration |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, USB-A, USB-C (Supports ACE Pro Multi-color System) | Wi-Fi (2.4G/5G), USB Drive (16GB Internal EMMC + 32GB Flash) |
| Camera & AI | Built-in 480p/720p HD Camera with AI Spaghetti Detection and Timelapse support | Integrated 1080p AI Camera (Spaghetti/Debris detection & Timelapses) |
| Remote Mgmt | Anycubic App, Anycubic Slicer Next (Remote Cloud Printing) | FLSUN Algorithms 2.0 (Web UI), Mobile App, PC Remote Control |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch Capacitive Touchscreen (Adjustable angle) | 7-inch "Full-Integration" Color Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | Anycubic Slicer Next (Customized Kobra OS), OrcaSlicer, Cura | FLSUN Slicer 2.0 (Customized Klipper-based), OrcaSlicer, Cura |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 400× 410× 490 mm; Net Weight: 18.0 kg (S1) / 22.6 kg (Combo) | 550× 595× 1030 mm |
| Power & Noise | 500W Max; Standard Mode: ≤ 46 dB / Quiet Mode: ≤ 44 dB | 1300W Max (Power supply adapts to voltage); Noise Level: ≤ 55 dB |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, USB Drive, Power Cable, ACE Pro Unit (if Combo), 200g Sample Filament | Tool Kit, Spare Hardened Nozzle, 200g Hyper-PLA, USB Stick, Spool Holder |
| Price | ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo) | ~$1,299.00 USD |
| Full Details | Kobra S1 - Full Specifications | S1 Pro - Full Specifications |