Compare 3D Printers
Rows where the printers differ are marked and bolded.
| Spec | Kobra S1$401.0079% complete | Kobra 2 Max$639.0076% complete⚠ 2 core specs missing | Anycubic Kobra X$529.0079% complete⚠ 1 core spec missing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build volume & size | |||
| Build volume | 160 × 160 × 160 mm | 420 × 420 × 500 mm | 300 × 300 × 260 mm |
| Build volume shape | rectangular | rectangular | — |
| Machine footprint | 400 × 410 × 490 mm | 740 × 735 × 640 mm | 441.5 × 448.8 × 451.3 mm |
| Machine weight | 9.37 kg | 21 kg | 9.5 kg |
| Frame material | Aluminum extrusion | Aluminum extrusion | Aluminum |
| Motion & speed | |||
| Motion system | CoreXY | — | Cartesian |
| Max print speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Recommended quality speed | 300 mm/s | — | — |
| Max acceleration (XY) | 20000 mm/s² | 10000 mm/s² | 20000 mm/s² |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes | — |
| Linear rails | — | — | X, Y |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes | — |
| Extruder & hotend | |||
| Extruder count | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Extruder type | — | — | Direct Drive |
| Drive type | Direct Drive Dual-Gear | Direct Drive Double Gear | — |
| Max nozzle temperature | 320 °C | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Hotend | Anycubic Quick-Release All-Metal 320°C | Anycubic High-Flow Proprietary | — |
| Stock nozzle | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Nozzle material | Hardened Steel | Brass | Hardened Steel |
| Quick-release hotend | Yes | No | — |
| Abrasive filament support | — | No | — |
| Bed & leveling | |||
| Bed size | 250–250 mm | 420–420 mm | — |
| Bed type | — | — | PEI Spring Steel |
| Bed heated | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max bed temperature | 120 °C | 90 °C | 100 °C |
| Auto bed leveling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leveling method | LeviQ 3.0 Auto-leveling with Auto Z-Offset and Vibration Compensation | 49-point inductive probe with offset measurement switch module for Z-offset calibration | Anycubic LeviQ 3.0 |
| Stock plates | — | — | PEI Spring Steel |
| Enclosure & environment | |||
| Enclosure | Yes | No | No |
| Air filter | Activated Carbon | — | — |
| Internal lighting | — | — | Yes |
| Materials & multi-color | |||
| Supported materials | PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, ASA, PA, PC | PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU | — |
| Multi-material support | Yes | — | Yes |
| Max spools | 4 | — | 4 |
| Compatible MM systems | ACE Pro, ACE Pro (x2 for 8 colors) | — | — |
| Connectivity & smart features | |||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — | — |
| USB | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SD card | — | — | No |
| Onboard storage | 8 GB | 8 GB | — |
| Cloud platforms | Anycubic Cloud, Anycubic App, Anycubic Slicer Next | Anycubic App | Anycubic Cloud |
| Remote monitoring | Yes | Yes | — |
| Screen | Capacitive Touch Screen | — | — |
| Screen size | 4.3" | 4.3" | — |
| Camera resolution | — | — | 720p |
| AI failure detection | Yes | No | Yes |
| Filament runout sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power-loss recovery | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Precision | |||
| Layer height | — | — | 50–350 µm |
| Power, noise & safety | |||
| Rated power | — | 500 W | 400 W |
| Input voltage | 100-120V (500W) / 200-240V (1500W) | 100-240V AC 50/60Hz | 100-240V AC |
| Noise (printing) | 48 dB | — | 45 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 | 2026-01-15 |
| Firmware | — | — | Klipper |