3D printers · Anycubic
Owners keep the Kobra S1 for household parts, toys and multicolor work, and value spool backup that finishes old rolls; the trade-off is a modest bed and color-change waste.
Owners are clearly positive about how the machine performs overall. The ACE multi-material option is a main reason people chose it over rivals, and the filament backup automatically loads the next spool when one runs out, so nearly empty rolls get used up.
Build volume is a clear complaint. Owners who print large pieces find the bed too small, which means cutting models into parts or keeping a bigger printer, such as a Kobra 3 Max, for the large jobs.
The Anycubic Kobra S1 is a desktop 3D printer that builds objects layer by layer from melted plastic filament. It has a closed box around the print area and a fast CoreXY design. It suits hobbyists and home makers who want quick prints in common materials, including ones that need a warm, closed space.
| Build volume | 250 × 250 × 250 mm |
|---|---|
| Printer type | FDM, enclosed CoreXY |
| Max speed | 600 mm/s (300 mm/s recommended) |
| Nozzle temperature | Up to 320°C |
| Bed temperature | Up to 120°C |
| Enclosure | Yes, fully enclosed |
| Auto bed levelling | Yes (LeviQ 3.0, with Z-offset adjustment) |
| Warranty | 1 year |
From the maker's spec page, checked October 9, 2026. A blank row means the maker does not state it.
250 mm on each side means one part can be about the size of a 25 cm cube, which fits most helmets, vases and household parts. 600 mm/s is the top speed, but Anycubic recommends 300 mm/s for everyday use. A 320°C nozzle, a 120°C bed and the closed box let it print tougher plastics like ABS and ASA, not just PLA. Auto levelling means you don't have to adjust the bed by hand before printing.
Pick up to three. You get a page with just those, side by side, on the subjects owners raised.
Once the machine is part of the routine, owners use it for things around the house, functional parts in carbon and glass fibre filled filaments, and multicolor toys and figurines for their children. Many keep reaching for the spool backup feature, since it lets them run old rolls down to nothing without having to watch over the print. Multicolor is a reason to buy rather than a daily habit for everyone: one owner three weeks in had not yet done a multicolor print.
The adjustment owners mention most is waste. Every account that raised multicolor waste was negative, and the purge material from color changes is a clear complaint. Owners also wish the camera and the app were better. On software, Orca Slicer works for owners who use it, while one owner was disappointed that Prusa Slicer is not an option for this printer.
Where parts have failed, support has stepped in. One owner had a missing roller and a failed filament sensor in the ACE Pro, and both replacement parts were sent free of charge. Another printer arrived damaged in shipping and the delivery claim was settled. Several owners run more than one Anycubic machine and keep buying from the brand.
There are complaints about print reliability. One owner had good prints until a problem a few weeks in, and another says their unit does not print at all. Still, only a handful of owners raised print reliability, general reliability or support, too few to judge any of them. The long-term accounts are thin: most owners here have had the printer for weeks or months, so there is little evidence yet about how it holds up over years.
From 3 owner accounts that said how long they have had it. Own one? Add how long yours has lasted.
Nothing with a clear majority yet. Owners who raised these subjects were split, or too few to judge.
Counted from the owners who raised each subject, not from everyone. A subject is judged once at least 4 owners raise it.
17 more subjects came up from fewer than 4 owners each, which is not enough for a fair reading. To see how it stacks up, compare it with another machine.
The same owner, asked again at each point. Fills in as owners answer.
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Among the 3 owner accounts here that gave a duration, 0 described a failure.
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