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Anycubic Kobra S1 Max review (preview): a 350 mm heated-chamber printer from $599
A large enclosed CoreXY with 350 mm cube volume, 65°C heated chamber and 350°C hotend, $599 ($799 four-colour combo). Promising specs; few long-term tests yet.
Very good
Best for Makers who need large ABS/ASA parts in an enclosed printer
List price$599
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Preview review. Compiled from manufacturer specifications and published information. We will update the scores after hands-on testing.
Our verdict
On paper the Kobra S1 Max is remarkable value: a 350 mm cube, actively heated 65°C chamber, 350°C hotend and up to 16 colours, from $599. Coverage so far is mostly spec-based, real-world owner experience is limited, and Anycubic’s support record is a risk at this price. Treat this as a preview; compare with the Creality K2 Plus, which has longer test history.
What we like
- 350 × 350 × 350 mm build volume
- Active chamber heating to 65°C
- 350°C hotend for engineering filaments
- Up to 16 colours with ACE units
- From $599, much cheaper than rival 350 mm printers
What could be better
- Few hands-on or long-term reviews (preview)
- Anycubic support record flagged as a risk
- Complex and large: overkill for small prints
- Sold direct from Anycubic only
- Purge waste on multicolour prints
Score breakdown
Overall = 35% Print speed + 25% Print quality + 20% Setup and ease of use + 20% Value. How we test
What is it?
The Kobra S1 Max is Anycubic’s large-format enclosed printer: a 350 mm cube, an actively heated chamber up to 65°C and a 350°C hotend. Combos add ACE units for multicolour, up to 16 filaments.
On 1 November 2026 the US store sells it for $599 (list $899), or $799 as a four-colour combo.
A note on evidence
We found no long-term hands-on review from a major outlet. Coverage from Makers101, JC Printfarm, Good Prints 3D and Mr Resin is largely spec-based. Treat this as a preview.
What we know
- The heated chamber is the key feature: it makes large ABS and ASA parts much less likely to warp.
- The bed moves on Z, which suits tall or heavy prints.
- Good Prints 3D notes real-world owner experience is limited as of mid-2026 and flags Anycubic’s support record as a documented risk at this price.
- Makers101 says the complexity and price may be overkill if you don’t regularly need the size and colour range.
Who should not buy it
- Anyone whose prints fit in 256 mm.
- Buyers who want proven long-term reliability now.
vs rivals
- vs Creality K2 Plus Combo ($1,199): same 350 mm class with more test history, at twice the price. See Kobra S1 Max vs K2 Plus Combo.
- vs Kobra S1 Combo ($429): 250 mm, no active chamber heat.
Final thoughts
The Kobra S1 Max could be the best-value large enclosed printer available. Wait for more owner reports if reliability is critical.
Sources
Full specifications
| Type | Enclosed CoreXY FDM |
|---|---|
| Build volume | 350 × 350 × 350 mm |
| Temperatures | Hotend 350°C, chamber 65°C (active) |
| Multicolour | Up to 16 filaments with ACE units |
| Price | $599 · Combo (4 colours) $799 · 8 colours $1,018 |
| Released | 2026 |
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