Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
- Price
- $459
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 1/5
Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo vs Bambu Lab P1S
- The Bambu Lab P1S wins, 9 vs 8 out of 10.
- Near-same build volume (256³ vs 250³ mm, 1.07×).
- The Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo is faster (600 ÷ 500 = 1.2×) for $10 ($459 − $449) more.
- Pick the P1S unless print time is your bottleneck.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Bambu Lab P1S
- Price
- $449
- Score
- 9/10
- Wins
- 3/5
The verdict
Buy the P1S.
9/10 vs Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo's 8/10, and it wins 3 of 5 categories. Buy this if you print ABS, ASA, or anything that smells or warps in open air. The enclosure and filtration aren't optional extras, they're the whole point. If you only print PLA, save $50 and get the A1 Combo.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro ComboAnycubic · FDM
vsP1SBambu Lab · FDM
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | P1S |
|---|---|---|
| $459 | Price | $449 (wins) |
| 15.6 L | Build volume | 16.8 L (wins) |
| 600 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 13 kg | Weight | 14.13 kg |
Features
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Feature | P1S |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | ACE 2 Pro multi-color system (up to 16 colors) | No |
| Yes | Fully-enclosed CoreXY architecture | No |
| Yes | Upgraded hotend (all-filament compatible) | No |
| Yes | Quiet print mode (~44dB) | No |
| Yes | 600mm/s ultra-fast printing | No |
| Yes | 250x250x250mm build volume | No |
| No | Enclosed | Yes |
| No | Multi-material (AMS) | Yes |
| No | WiFi | Yes |
| No | Camera | Yes |
| No | HEPA filter | Yes |
| No | Active chamber heating | Yes |
Value math
$459 ÷ 15.6 L and $449 ÷ 16.8 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | P1S |
|---|---|---|
| $29.38 | $ per liter | $26.76 (wins) |
| $0.77 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $0.90 |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | P1S |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (wins) | Value | 8 |
| 7 | Beginner Friendliness | 8 (wins) |
| 8 | Print Quality | 10 (wins) |
| 9 | Speed | 9 |
| 7 | Reliability | 10 (wins) |
| 8 | Overall | 9 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 250 × 250 mm
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
What owners say
16 colors on an enclosed CoreXY for under €500 was not on my 2026 bingo card. Anycubic is swinging hard at Bambu's multi-color dominance.
Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo owner, Press announcement — awaiting independent reviewsThe P1S is the printer I tell people to buy when they say 'I want something that just works.'
P1S owner, r/3DprintingRefreshing a best seller. The P1S is the strong choice for anyone wanting to print ABS without headaches.
P1S owner, Tom's Hardware
Pros & Cons
Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
- +16-color capable (4 colors standard; 16 colors requires 4x ACE 2 Pro units purchased separately). Doubles the 8-color S1 Combo and quadruples the Bambu A1 Combo (4)
- +Fully enclosed CoreXY handles ABS, ASA, and engineering filaments without warping
- +44dB quiet mode is unusually low for a 600mm/s CoreXY — apartment-friendly
- −Brand new product — early adopter risk on firmware and ACE 2 Pro reliability
- −Anycubic slicer still trails Bambu Studio on automation and profile polish
P1S
- +HEPA filter actually handles ABS fumes, not just PLA smell
- +CoreXY at 500mm/s inside an enclosed chamber
- +Reliability track record is as good as anything at this price
- −$449 without AMS, which adds another $100-150 on top
- −Enclosure lid has to come off to reach prints mid-job
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 S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo better than the Bambu Lab P1S?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P1S scores higher (9/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo may be the smarter buy if you need multi-color.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo or Bambu Lab P1S?
The Bambu Lab P1S is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 7/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo worth $10 more than the Bambu Lab P1S?
The Bambu Lab P1S actually scores higher (9/10) despite costing $10 less. The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo only makes sense if you specifically need multi-color.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo and Bambu Lab P1S?
Build volume (250x250x250mm vs 256x256x256mm) and print speed (600 vs 500 mm/s). The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo is best for multi-color; the Bambu Lab P1S targets engineering.