The Kobra X (entry) and Kobra S1 (prosumer) are a step-up decision within Anycubic's lineup: same ecosystem, different class of machine. The Kobra S1 costs $100 more and gets you an enclosed chamber (with ASA and PA on its materials list); the Kobra X answers with 12% more build volume.
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 →First-generation product — recently released, still early days
Best for: Budget-conscious makers who want multicolor printing at the lowest possible entry price and don't need a large build volume or premium features.
Full details →| Anycubic Kobra S1 | Anycubic Kobra X | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting Price | $499 | ★ $399 |
| Print Specs | ||
| Tier | Prosumer | Entry |
| Motion | CoreXY | BedSlinger |
| Build Volume | 250 × 250 × 250 mm | ★ 260 × 260 × 260 mm |
| Max Speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Multicolor | ✅ 4 slots | ✅ 4 slots |
| Enclosure | ★ ✅ | ❌ |
| Auto Calibration | ✅ | ✅ |
| Open Source | ❌ | ❌ |
| Upgrade Kit | — | — |
| Buy Timing | ||
| Released | Feb 11, 2025 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Cycle length | — | — |
| Cycle advice | Caution | Buy |
| Deals advice | Buy | Caution |
| Next model | — | — |
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.
The Kobra X was released on Mar 1, 2026, 256 days ago. It is a first-generation product, so there is no earlier cycle to predict its successor from.
On timing alone, the Kobra X is the safer buy right now — it launched only 256 days ago, 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 X lists at $399 and the Kobra S1 at $499 — $100 apart, so the Kobra S1 costs 25% more.
Per litre of build volume, that works out to $32 for the Kobra S1 versus $23 for the Kobra X — the Kobra X is both cheaper and roomier, so it wins on value outright.
If you are buying before Dec 5, 2026, the active sale tips value toward the Kobra S1.
Our pick for most buyers is the Kobra S1, for an enclosed chamber (with ASA and PA on its materials list), plus a higher editor score (8.3 vs 8.0). Go for the Kobra X instead if you want to spend less — it is $100 cheaper ($399 vs $499). The Kobra S1 is also in a sale window right now (Black Friday 2026, until Dec 5, 2026).
How we judge timing and deals: read our methodology →
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.
Listed at $399 and frequently on sale for $279–299 with ACE Gen 2 included, the Kobra X is one of the most affordable ways to get into multicolor FDM printing.
The same cube-format build volume as the pricier Kobra 4 — practical for most everyday prints.
The second-generation ACE Gen 2 offers improved filament switching reliability over the original ACE Pro, with support for up to 4 colors per print.