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3D Printer Kobra 3D Printer Kobra S1 Combo
Model

Kobra

Kobra S1 Combo

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Printing Material Filament Filament
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Estimated price $259,00 $599,00
Manufacturer Anycubic Anycubic
Release Year 2022 2025
Print Volume [mm] 220x220x250 250x250x250
Printer Size [mm] 486x430x486 400x410x490
Weight [kg] 7 18
Power Loss Recovery YES YES
Enclosed printer NO YES
Bed Leveling Automatic Automatic
Filament End Sensor NO YES
Bed type Heated Heated
Power supply system Direct Drive Direct Drive
Standard nozzle 0,4 0,4
Maximum Nozzle Temperature [°C] 260 320
Maximum Bed Temperature [°C] 110 120
Maximum printing speed [mm/s] 180 600
Filament holder YES YES
Camera for supervision NO NO
Recommended filaments PLA, PETG, Tritan, Flex, ABS PLA, PETG, TPU[1], ABS, ASA
Recommended slicers Cura, Simplify, Slic3r, IdeaMaker Anycubic Slicer Next, Orca Slicer
Maximum Resolution [mm] 0,1 0,01
Processor
Display Display touchscreen 4,3'' Touchscreen 4,3''
Power Supply 110/220V / 400W
Connectivity SD / USB USB, Wifi
Operating systems Windows, Mac, Linux Windows, Linux e Macbook
Date of registration in the system 2022-11-09 2025-02-25
Release date 2022 2025
Extra features The Anycubic Kobra features automatic bed leveling and a direct extruder for easy filament handling. The print bed is coated with PEI on a flexible steel plate, improving adhesion and making prints easier to remove. The printer features sensorless homing and is designed to be easily disassembled for easy maintenance and customization. The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is a fully enclosed CoreXY 3D printer with speeds up to 600mm/s and 20,000mm/s² acceleration. It features a 320°C hotend, native multicolor printing (4 to 8 colors with ACE Pro), and active filament drying. Equipped with LeviQ 3.0 auto-leveling, camera monitoring, AI failure detection, carbon filtration, and a 4.3” touchscreen, it ensures high-quality, efficient, and reliable 3D printing.
Support for multiple colors and materials (AMS and CFS) NO YES

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Cost-benefit 7 / 10 7 / 10
Hardware 2.1 / 10 8 / 10
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Print volume 3 / 10 3 / 10
Performance 1 / 10 5 / 10
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Conclusion

In evaluating the Anycubic Kobra and Kobra S1 Combo 3D printers, we see a clear distinction in their target use cases and feature sets. The Kobra offers an excellent entry point for hobbyists and newcomers to 3D printing thanks to its lower price and essential features such as automatic bed leveling, a heated bed, and a reasonable build volume. It's lightweight and straightforward to operate, making it suitable for those who prioritize ease of use and affordability.

Conversely, the Kobra S1 Combo targets more advanced users or professionals, justified by its higher price and a suite of enhanced features. With a significantly larger print volume, higher maximum speeds, and capabilities for multicolor printing, it is tailored for those who require more from their 3D printing experience. The inclusion of advanced technologies such as AI failure detection, carbon filtration, and a fully enclosed design further cements its position as a robust and high-performance option.

Both printers, despite their differences in features and price, maintain a strong cost-benefit ratio at their respective levels. Therefore, the choice between the Kobra and Kobra S1 Combo ultimately hinges on the user’s specific needs: for casual, cost-conscious users, the Kobra is more than sufficient, while for users seeking advanced capabilities and efficiency, the Kobra S1 Combo represents a worthwhile investment.