Anycubic Kobra Max vs Flsun S1 Pro
Is the Anycubic Kobra Max better than the Flsun S1 Pro for you?
Property
Anycubic Kobra Max
Flsun S1 Pro
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Getting StartedEssential features for beginners
Setup TimeTime to get to first print
15 minutes
60 minutes
Auto Bed LevelingRemoves 80% of print issues and manual leveling
Yes
Yes
MatterManifest CompatibleReady for print files from Catalog and AutoSlicer
Yes
No
What You Can PrintBuild volume and material capabilities
Build VolumeLarger build volume = bigger prints
400 × 400 × 450 mm
320 × 320 × 430 mm
Max Nozzle TemperatureHigher temperature = more material options
260°C
350°C
Max Bed TemperatureHigher bed temperature = better adhesion
90°C
120°C
Max Print SpeedFastest the printer is able to move
180 mm/s
1200 mm/s
Average Print SpeedGeneral printing speed = prints take less time
80 mm/s
500 mm/s
PLA PlasticBasic plastic, most color options, best for beginners
Yes
Yes
PETGStronger than PLA, good for functional parts
Yes
Yes
TPUFlexible rubber-like material
No
Yes
ABSStrong and heat resistant, needs enclosure
No
Yes
ASAUV resistant, good for outdoor parts
No
Yes
NylonVery strong, needs high temperatures
No
Yes
Ease of UseUser-friendly features and ease of operation
Direct DriveFiner filament control, improves overall printing quality
No
Yes
Filament SensorPrevents print from continuing when filament runs out
No
Yes
WiFi PrintingStart prints from your computer
No
Yes
EnclosedSealed environment for better temperature control, fumes and noise reduction
No
Yes
Advanced FeaturesAdvanced capabilities and customization
Multi-MaterialPrint with multiple colors/materials
No
No
CameraMonitor prints remotely
No
Real-time monitoring, time-lapse photography
DesignCoreXY = faster, Bed Slinger = simpler, Delta = tall prints
Bedslinger
Delta
Technical SpecsPerformance and build characteristics
Max Printing AccelerationHigher acceleration = faster printing
4000 mm/s²
40000 mm/s²
Print Bed SurfaceSurface type affects print adhesion
Glass
PEI
EcosystemOpen ecosystems work with 3rd party software and parts for easier maintenance
Open Source
Open Source
Cost & ValuePrice and overall value
SeriesHigher series usually means newer/better features
Kobra
S1
Release DateWhen the printer was first released
January 2022
November 2024
PriceThe retail price of the printer
$429
$999