Compare 3D Printers
Rows where the printers differ are marked and bolded.
| Spec | Anycubic Kobra 3 V2$349.0097% complete | Kobra S1$349.0079% complete | Kobra S1 Combo$399.0079% complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build volume & size | |||
| Build volume | 255 × 255 × 260 mm | 160 × 160 × 160 mm | 160 × 160 × 160 mm |
| Build volume shape | rectangular | rectangular | rectangular |
| Machine footprint | 453 × 505 × 483 mm | 400 × 410 × 490 mm | 400 × 410 × 490 mm |
| Machine weight | 9.5 kg | 9.37 kg | 18 kg |
| Frame material | Aluminum Extrusion | Aluminum extrusion | Aluminum extrusion |
| Motion & speed | |||
| Motion system | Bed Slinger | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max print speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Recommended quality speed | 300 mm/s | 300 mm/s | 300 mm/s |
| Max travel speed | 1000 mm/s | — | — |
| Max acceleration (XY) | 20000 mm/s² | 20000 mm/s² | 20000 mm/s² |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Extruder & hotend | |||
| Extruder count | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Extruder type | Direct Drive | — | — |
| Drive type | Direct | Direct Drive Dual-Gear | Direct Drive Dual-Gear |
| Max nozzle temperature | 300 °C | 320 °C | 320 °C |
| Hotend | Anycubic Unicorn Quick-Release All-Metal | Anycubic Quick-Release All-Metal 320°C | Anycubic Quick-Release All-Metal 320°C |
| Stock nozzle | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Supported nozzle sizes | Max Temperature 300°C, Diameter Standard 0.4 mm, expandable to 0.6 / 0.8 mm | — | — |
| Nozzle material | Brass | Hardened Steel | Hardened Steel |
| Max flow rate | 25 mm³/s | — | — |
| Quick-release hotend | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bed & leveling | |||
| Bed size | 255–255 mm | 250–250 mm | 250–250 mm |
| Bed type | PEI Spring Steel | — | — |
| Bed heated | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max bed temperature | 110 °C | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Auto bed leveling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leveling method | LeviQ 3.0 Auto-leveling with Auto Z-Offset | LeviQ 3.0 Auto-leveling with Auto Z-Offset and Vibration Compensation | LeviQ 3.0 Auto-leveling with Auto Z-Offset and Vibration Compensation |
| Stock plates | PEI Spring Steel | — | — |
| Enclosure & environment | |||
| Enclosure | No | Yes | Yes |
| Heated chamber | No | — | — |
| Air filter | — | Activated Carbon | Activated Carbon |
| Materials & multi-color | |||
| Supported materials | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PLA-CF, PETG-CF | PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, ASA, PA, PC | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA |
| Multi-material support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max spools | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compatible MM systems | ACE Pro | ACE Pro, ACE Pro (x2 for 8 colors) | ACE Pro, ACE Pro (x2 for 8 colors) |
| Connectivity & smart features | |||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SD card | No | — | — |
| Onboard storage | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Cloud platforms | Anycubic Cloud | Anycubic Cloud, Anycubic App, Anycubic Slicer Next | Anycubic Cloud, Anycubic App |
| Remote monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Screen | Capacitive Touch Screen | Capacitive Touch Screen | Capacitive Touch Screen |
| Screen size | 4.3" | 4.3" | 4.3" |
| Camera resolution | 720p | — | — |
| AI failure detection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Filament runout sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power-loss recovery | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Precision | |||
| Layer height | 50–300 µm | — | — |
| Power, noise & safety | |||
| Rated power | 400 W | — | — |
| Input voltage | 110/220V AC, 50/60Hz | 100-120V (500W) / 200-240V (1500W) | 100-120V/200-240V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Noise (printing) | 55 dB | 48 dB | 46 dB |
| Thermal runaway protection | Yes | — | — |
| Certifications | FCC, CE | — | — |
| Practical & community | |||
| Assembly required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average assembly time | 30 min | — | — |
| Release date | 2023-09-01 | — | — |
| Firmware | Klipper | — | — |