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Anycubic Kobra 3 MaxvsAnycubic Kobra S1 Max

Same ecosystem (anycubic): Both printers share the same software, slicer, and filament ecosystem. This is a tier step-up comparison — consider whether the extra features justify the price difference.
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max
Buy/Wait:Wait

Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest

Best for: Makers who need a very large print area for props, architectural models, or batch production — and want multicolor without paying professional-tier prices.

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Anycubic Kobra S1 Max
Buy/Wait:Buy

First-generation product — recently released, still early days

Best for: Professional makers and small studios who need large-format enclosed printing for engineering filaments at a competitive price — and want Anycubic's ecosystem over Creality or Qidi alternatives.

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Anycubic Kobra 3 MaxAnycubic Kobra S1 Max
TierProfessionalProfessional
MotionBedSlingerCoreXY
Build Volume420 × 420 × 500 mm350 × 350 × 350 mm
Max Speed600 mm/s600 mm/s
Multicolor✅ 4 slots❌ No
Enclosure
Auto Calibration
Open Source
Upgrade Kit
ReleasedOct 15, 2024Nov 25, 2025
Cycle length~450 days
Cycle adviceWaitBuy
Deals adviceBuyCaution
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Materials

Anycubic Kobra 3 Max only
Both
PLAEasy to print, no enclosure needed — everyday parts
PETGTougher, slightly flexible, moisture-resistant
ABSHeat and impact resistant — needs enclosure
TPUFlexible rubber-like — phone cases, gaskets, wheels
Anycubic Kobra S1 Max only
ASAUV-stable ABS alternative — outdoor parts, needs enclosure
PANylon — strong and wear-resistant, needs dry storage
PA-CFCarbon-fibre nylon — very stiff, abrasive to standard nozzles
PCPolycarbonate — extremely tough, challenging to print
PLA-CFCarbon-fibre PLA — rigid matte finish, more brittle
PETG-CFCarbon-fibre PETG — stiffer than PETG, easy to print
PET-CFCarbon-fibre PET — rigid, dimensionally stable
PVAWater-soluble support — dissolves for complex overhangs

Why buy each?

Anycubic Kobra 3 Max

420×420×500 mm build volume

One of the largest build volumes available at a consumer price — ideal for life-size props, large terrain tiles, and batch production.

4-color multicolor at this size

Few printers offer multicolor at this scale. The ACE Pro system enables filament switching across the full 420×420 bed area.

Budget professional pricing

Delivers large-format multicolor at a fraction of professional large-format printer costs.

Anycubic Kobra S1 Max

350×350×350 mm large-format build volume

One of the largest enclosed build volumes in the prosumer/professional tier — suited for large engineering parts, architectural models, and batch production.

65°C active chamber heating at scale

Maintaining 65°C across a 350×350 mm chamber is a meaningful technical achievement — ensuring consistent results for ABS, ASA, and PA across the full build plate.

Anycubic ecosystem continuity

The S1 Max extends the Kobra ecosystem into the large-format enclosed segment, enabling Anycubic users to scale up without switching brands.