Anycubic · Updated July 2026
Anycubic Kobra S1: price & specs
The Anycubic Kobra S1 costs $349, #5 cheapest of 18 3d printers (median $420). It earns a Silver Deskmark — 53/100 pay-blind standing, #4 of 15 in class.
Verified Jul 10, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Standout single-color print quality and precision; Reliable, dependable set-and-forget operation.
- Skip if Multicolor printing is far slower than single-color is a dealbreaker.
Anycubic Kobra S1. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: store.anycubic.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Anycubic Kobra S1 a good buy?
At $349, the Anycubic Kobra S1 is #5 cheapest of the 18 3d printers we track, where the median is $420. On the spec sheet, its max hotend temp c of 320 is above the median of the 17, and its max speed mms of 600 is at the median of the 15.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
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- Physical metricsrecorded
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- Outlets on recordall tested
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Two independent labs measured this product across 4 physical metrics — speed, filament wasted printing, print quality and dimensional accuracy. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Anycubic Kobra S1
Two whitelisted testers (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) ran the Kobra S1 hands-on; both praise its build quality, reliability, the ACE Pro's built-in filament dryer and standout single-color print quality. Both flag that multicolor printing is slow; Tom's Hardware additionally details heavy filament purge waste and calls the slicer the weakest link, while TechRadar singles out the printer's outstanding value. No other whitelisted outlet reviewed this exact model.
Tested by Tom's Hardware, TechRadar
Consistently praised
- Standout single-color print quality and precision · 2 sources
- Reliable, dependable set-and-forget operation · 2 sources
- Built-in ACE Pro filament dryer improves print quality · 2 sources
- Exceptional value for an enclosed multicolor CoreXY machine
Commonly flagged
- Multicolor printing is far slower than single-color · 2 sources
- Excessive filament waste during color changes
- Slicer cannot show or properly control purge waste
- ACE Pro needs its own power outlet (two sockets required)
Where reviewers disagree TechRadar found the Anycubic Slicer 'a phenomenally powerful piece of software' once learned, whereas Tom's Hardware called the same slicer 'the weakest link,' faulting its inability to display or control multicolor purge waste.
The sources (2)
Speed Benchy print time: 24 min 15 s · Filament wasted printing a 312 g multicolor dragon: 730 g · Total wasted filament, two-part dragon book nook print: 987 g
After hundreds of hours of printing, this machine has joined a select group of printers I trust to just set it and forget it.
The slicer is the weakest link.
You probably heard this before, but this is an excellent printer, limited by the software.
Dimensional accuracy, average X&Y error: 0.21 mm · Same model, single-color vs multicolor print time: 43 min vs 14 hr
The precision and quality of the print finish are exceptional
here, the multi-filament Ace Pro also requires its own power source, so you will need two sockets available
What was a 43-minute print becomes a 14-hour print.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $349 Anycubic US store base "Kobra S1" price $349.00, shown as a sale from a $549.00 compare-at "regular price" (Save $200); the Kobra S1 Combo (4 Colors) is $399.00. Amazon "ANYCUBIC Official Store" carries the same base "Kobra S1 Only" unit. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Anycubic |
| Released | — |
| Technology | FDM |
| Build volume (mm) | 250 x 250 x 250 mm |
| Max speed mms | 600 |
| Auto leveling | Yes |
| Multicolor | No |
| Enclosed | Yes |
| Max hotend temp c | 320 |
Source: store.anycubic.com (verified 2026-07-10) · corroborated by amazon.com. The official Anycubic US store page for the base Kobra S1 confirms fully enclosed CoreXY construction (enclosed=true), a 250*250*250mm printing volume, 600 mm/s maximum print speed, 320°C max nozzle temperature, and LeviQ3.0 auto-leveling with Z-Offset; its Specifications block lists "Multicolor Printing: Sold separately" (requires the separately purchased ACE Pro), so multicolor=false on the base unit. The Amazon "ANYCUBIC Official Store" base-unit listing ("Kobra S1 3D Printer Only, Support Multi Color Printing Needs ACE Pro ... Max 600mm/s ... 250 * 250 * 250mm", shown under Anycubic's "FDM 3D Printer" line, "Fully Enclosed: Yes") corroborates the 600 mm/s speed, build volume, 320℃ hotend, FDM/CoreXY construction and LeviQ3.0 leveling. priceUsd $349 is the base Kobra S1 price published on the Anycubic US storefront (shown as a sale from a $549 compare-at "regular price", Save $200); the Kobra S1 Combo bundle is $399. releaseDate and release_year were nulled: neither the source nor the corroboration page states a January 2025 (or any) launch month — the Anycubic store page lists no launch date, and Amazon shows "Date First Available July 27, 2024," which contradicts a 2025-01 date. The 3DWithUs launch article cited in the original provenance is not the entry's source or corroboration URL, so it cannot be used to support the date.
Is the Anycubic Kobra S1 worth it vs cheaper 3d printers?
Anycubic Kobra S1 against its closest cheaper and pricier 3d printers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked →
| Product | Price | Technology | Build volume (mm) | Max speed mms | Auto leveling | Multicolor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anycubic Kobra S1 this | $349 | FDM | 250 x 250 x 250 mm | 600 | Yes | No |
| Bambu Lab A1 mini | $299 | FDM | 180 x 180 x 180 mm | 500 | Yes | No |
| Creality K1 | $389 | FDM | 220 x 220 x 250 mm | 600 | Yes | No |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Anycubic Kobra S1?
Two whitelisted testers (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) ran the Kobra S1 hands-on; both praise its build quality, reliability, the ACE Pro's built-in filament dryer and standout single-color print quality. Both flag that multicolor printing is slow; Tom's Hardware additionally details heavy filament purge waste and calls the slicer the weakest link, while TechRadar singles out the printer's outstanding value. No other whitelisted outlet reviewed this exact model. Praised: Standout single-color print quality and precision; Reliable, dependable set-and-forget operation; Built-in ACE Pro filament dryer improves print quality; Exceptional value for an enclosed multicolor CoreXY machine. Flagged: Multicolor printing is far slower than single-color; Excessive filament waste during color changes; Slicer cannot show or properly control purge waste; ACE Pro needs its own power outlet (two sockets required). (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Anycubic Kobra S1 cost?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 has a US price of $349 (Anycubic US store base "Kobra S1" price $349.00, shown as a sale from a $549.00 compare-at "regular price" (Save $200); the Kobra S1 Combo (4 Colors) is $399.00. Amazon "ANYCUBIC Official Store" carries the same base "Kobra S1 Only" unit.), as of 2026-07-10.
How does the Anycubic Kobra S1 compare on price?
At $349, the Anycubic Kobra S1 is #5 cheapest of the 18 3d printers we track, where the median is $420.
What are the Anycubic Kobra S1's key specs?
Anycubic Kobra S1 (Anycubic): technology FDM, build volume mm 250 x 250 x 250 mm, max speed mms 600, auto leveling Yes, multicolor No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-10.
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