The Anycubic Kobra S1 and Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro are cross-brand rivals: both are prosumer-tier printers, listed $120 apart. Both are enclosed CoreXY printers with a 600 mm/s rated top speed and automatic calibration. The Kobra S1 costs $120 more and gets you 47% more build volume and 4-slot multicolor; the Adventurer 5M Pro answers with extra engineering materials (PA-CF) and support for PLA-CF and PETG-CF.
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 — no release history to base predictions on
Best for: Home users, educators, and office environments who need a compact enclosed printer with genuine air filtration — and primarily print PLA, PETG, and occasional ABS.
Full details →| Anycubic Kobra S1 | Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting Price | $499 | ★ $379 |
| Print Specs | ||
| Tier | Prosumer | Prosumer |
| Motion | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Build Volume | ★ 250 × 250 × 250 mm | 220 × 220 × 220 mm |
| Max Speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Multicolor | ★ ✅ 4 slots | ❌ No |
| Enclosure | ✅ | ✅ |
| Auto Calibration | ✅ | ✅ |
| Open Source | ❌ | ❌ |
| Upgrade Kit | — | — |
| Buy Timing | ||
| Released | Feb 11, 2025 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Cycle length | — | — |
| Cycle advice | Caution | Caution |
| Deals advice | Buy | Buy |
| 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 Adventurer 5M Pro was released on Sep 1, 2023, 1,168 days ago. It is a first-generation product, so there is no earlier cycle to predict its successor from.
Neither is a clear buy-now on timing, so watch for announcements before committing. Both have been out for over a year with no release history to predict a successor from.
Cycle and deal status as of November 12, 2026. See the launch calendar →
The Adventurer 5M Pro 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 $32 for the Kobra S1 versus $36 for the Adventurer 5M Pro — so the pricier Kobra S1 actually gives you more build space per dollar.
Our pick for most buyers is the Kobra S1, for 47% more build volume and 4-slot multicolor, plus a higher editor score (8.3 vs 7.9). Go for the Adventurer 5M Pro instead if you want to spend less — it is $120 cheaper ($379 vs $499).
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.
Removes 99% of particulates and VOCs generated during printing. One of the strongest air filtration systems in the consumer printer category.
Nozzles snap in and out without tools or heating. Swapping between 0.25, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8mm nozzles takes seconds — ideal for classrooms and multi-user environments.
Full enclosure in a compact body that fits comfortably on a desk — unusually rare at this price point.