Anycubic Kobra 2 MaxDiscontinued
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 7/10
- Wins
- 0/5
Discontinued.
Anycubic Kobra 2 Max vs Creality K1
- The Creality K1 wins, 8.6 vs 7 out of 10.
- Kobra 2 Max prints 7.3× the volume (420×420×500 ÷ 220×220×250 = 7.29) and costs less.
- K1 is faster, 600 vs 500 mm/s.
- Pick the K1 if your prints fit in 25 cm.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Creality K1
- Speed
- 600 mm/s
- Score
- 8.6/10
- Wins
- 4/5
The verdict
Buy the K1.
8.6/10 vs Kobra 2 Max's 7/10, and it wins 4 of 5 categories. Fast and enclosed at this price, which is actually a good deal. The 220mm volume is the real constraint. If you need 300mm you know it; buy the Max. If 220mm covers your work, save the difference.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Kobra 2 MaxAnycubic · FDM
vsK1Creality · FDM
| Kobra 2 Max | Spec | K1 |
|---|---|---|
| 88.2 L (wins) | Build volume | 12.1 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 20.5 kg | Weight | 12.5 kg |
Features
| Kobra 2 Max | Feature | K1 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 420x420x500mm build | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| Yes | Direct drive | Yes |
| Yes | PEI build plate | No |
| Yes | WiFi | Yes |
| No | Enclosed CoreXY | Yes |
| No | Camera | Yes |
| No | Quick-release nozzle | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra 2 Max | Spec | K1 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 9 |
| 5 | Beginner Friendliness | 8 (wins) |
| 7 | Print Quality | 8 (wins) |
| 7 | Speed | 10 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 8 (wins) |
| 7 | Overall | 8.6 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 420 × 420 × 500 mm
- 220 × 220 × 250 mm
What owners say
420mm bed for [this price]. Anycubic has cracked the large-format budget code.
Kobra 2 Max owner, r/cosplayPrinted a full set of armor gauntlets in one run. These huge-bed printers change what's possible.
Kobra 2 Max owner, r/3Dprinting600mm/s enclosed for [this price]. The K1 is genuinely impressive.
K1 owner, r/3DprintingCreality's best sub-$500 printer. The K1 just gets out of your way and prints.
K1 owner, Modbot (YouTube)
Pros & Cons
Kobra 2 Max
- +420x420x500mm at this price is the largest bed you'll find at this budget
- +Direct drive at this scale handles flexible filament when needed
- +WiFi means you're not walking over with a USB stick for every job
- −Open frame on a 420mm heated bed means serious adhesion prep is mandatory
- −Full bed heating at this size takes 10+ minutes to reach temp
K1
- +Enclosed CoreXY at 600mm/s without needing to buy the larger K1 Max
- +Auto leveling and WiFi are standard, not options
- +Toolless nozzle removal: unscrew nothing, pull the hotend out by hand
- −220mm cube feels cramped next to the K1 Max's 300mm
- −Firmware shipped with issues that needed patches before it printed well
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Anycubic Kobra 2 Max better than the Creality K1?
By the numbers, the Creality K1 scores higher (8.6/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Anycubic Kobra 2 Max may be the smarter buy if you need large-prints.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra 2 Max or Creality K1?
The Creality K1 is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 5/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Creality K1 worth paying more for over the Anycubic Kobra 2 Max?
The Creality K1 scores higher overall (8.6/10 vs 7/10). The extra money gets you enclosed corexy at 600mm/s without needing to buy the larger k1 max.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Kobra 2 Max and Creality K1?
Build volume (420x420x500mm vs 220x220x250mm) and print speed (500 vs 600 mm/s). The Anycubic Kobra 2 Max is best for large-prints; the Creality K1 targets speed.