The Kobra 4 (entry) and Kobra S1 (prosumer) are a step-up decision within Anycubic's lineup: same ecosystem, different class of machine. The Kobra S1 costs $120 more and gets you an enclosed chamber (with ABS, ASA and PA on its materials list); the Kobra 4 answers with 12% more build volume.
Early in release cycle — no urgency to wait
Best for: Budget makers who want 4-color multicolor printing without committing to the Bambu or Prusa ecosystem — and are comfortable with a less mature software experience.
Full details →First-generation product — no release history to base predictions on
Best for: Makers who want an enclosed multicolor CoreXY at a prosumer price for PLA, PETG, ABS, and ASA — and prefer the Anycubic ecosystem. For reliable PA or PC printing, consider the Kobra S1 Max or Qidi Q2 which offer active chamber heating.
Full details →| Anycubic Kobra 4 | Anycubic Kobra S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting Price | ★ $379 | $499 |
| Print Specs | ||
| Tier | Entry | Prosumer |
| Motion | BedSlinger | CoreXY |
| Build Volume | ★ 260 × 260 × 260 mm | 250 × 250 × 250 mm |
| Max Speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Multicolor | ✅ 4 slots | ✅ 4 slots |
| Enclosure | ❌ | ★ ✅ |
| Auto Calibration | ✅ | ✅ |
| Open Source | ❌ | ❌ |
| Upgrade Kit | — | — |
| Buy Timing | ||
| Released | May 18, 2026 | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Cycle length | ~368 days | — |
| Cycle advice | Buy | Caution |
| Deals advice | Buy | Buy |
| Next model | — | — |
The Kobra 4 was released on May 18, 2026, 178 days ago. Its previous release cycle ran about 368 days, so it is 48% of the way through — roughly 190 days before a successor would be due at that pace.
The Kobra S1 was released on Feb 11, 2025, 639 days ago. It is a first-generation product, so there is no earlier cycle to predict its successor from.
On timing alone, the Kobra 4 is the safer buy right now — it is only 48% of the way through its expected cycle, while the Kobra S1 has no release history pointing to a successor yet.
Cycle and deal status as of November 12, 2026. See the launch calendar →
The Kobra 4 lists at $379 and the Kobra S1 at $499 — $120 apart, so the Kobra S1 costs 32% more.
Per litre of build volume, that works out to $22 for the Kobra 4 versus $32 for the Kobra S1 — the Kobra 4 is both cheaper and roomier, so it wins on value outright.
This one is close on paper. If you will stick to materials both printers list (PLA, PETG and TPU), save the $120; if you want ABS, ASA and PA, the Kobra S1's enclosure earns its premium. The Kobra 4 also brings 12% more build volume.
How we judge timing and deals: read our methodology →
A cube-format build volume slightly larger than the Kobra 3 V2's 255×255×260 mm bed — practical for most everyday prints.
The Combo includes one ACE 2 Pro for 4-color printing. A second unit and an 8-color filament hub expand it to 8 colors.
LeviQ 3.0 probes 49 points and applies compensation automatically, with no manual adjustment required.
The Kobra S1 combines an enclosed build chamber with 600 mm/s CoreXY motion — offering improved heat retention over open-frame printers for ABS and ASA.
Brings Anycubic's value-focused approach to the enclosed CoreXY segment — competing with the Qidi Q2 and Bambu P2S, with multicolor and filament drying included at $499.
A practical cubic build volume well-suited for functional mechanical parts, enclosures, and prototypes.