Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
- Price
- $459
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 0/5
Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo vs Bambu Lab P2S
- The Bambu Lab P2S wins, 9.2 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×) and costs $90 ($549 − $459) less. Easy pick.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Bambu Lab P2S
- Price
- $549
- Score
- 9.2/10
- Wins
- 3/5
The verdict
Buy the P2S.
9.2/10 vs Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo's 8/10, and it wins 3 of 5 categories. Best enclosed CoreXY under $600 right now. New buyers: this is the answer, skip the P1S comparison. P1S owners: the nozzle system and AMS 2 Pro drying tip the scales toward upgrading, but only if you use those features regularly.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro ComboAnycubic · FDM
vsP2SBambu Lab · FDM
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | P2S |
|---|---|---|
| $459 (wins) | Price | $549 |
| 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 | 14.9 kg |
Features
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Feature | P2S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 CoreXY | Yes |
| No | AMS 2 Pro compatible | Yes |
| No | 5-inch touchscreen | Yes |
| No | 1080p AI camera | Yes |
| No | Quick-swap nozzle system | Yes |
| No | PMSM servo extruder (8.5kg force) | Yes |
Value math
$459 ÷ 15.6 L and $549 ÷ 16.8 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | P2S |
|---|---|---|
| $29.38 (wins) | $ per liter | $32.72 |
| $0.77 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $1.10 |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | P2S |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 9 |
| 7 | Beginner Friendliness | 9 (wins) |
| 8 | Print Quality | 10 (wins) |
| 9 | Speed | 9 |
| 7 | Reliability | 9 (wins) |
| 8 | Overall | 9.2 (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 quick nozzle swap makes me jealous even as an X1C owner.
P2S owner, r/BambuLabGoldilocks gets a glow up. The P2S refreshes a best seller with meaningful upgrades.
P2S owner, Tom's HardwareFor new buyers, the P2S is recommended without hesitation. Meaningfully better than the P1S in every way.
P2S owner, 3DTechValley
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
P2S
- +Quick-swap nozzle: no tools, no waiting for cool-down, no thread damage from hot-tightening
- +1080p AI camera pauses the print when it detects layer failures, not just notifies you
- +AMS 2 Pro dries filament while printing so you don't need a separate drybox for standard materials
- −No LiDAR sensor: that capability is still exclusive to the X-series
- −P1S owners have no trade-in path; the upgrade cost is the full $549
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 P2S?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P2S scores higher (9.2/10). 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 P2S?
The Bambu Lab P2S is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 7/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Bambu Lab P2S worth $90 more than the Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo?
The Bambu Lab P2S scores higher overall (9.2/10 vs 8/10). The extra $90 gets you quick-swap nozzle: no tools, no waiting for cool-down, no thread damage from hot-tightening.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo and Bambu Lab P2S?
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 P2S targets speed.