Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
- Speed
- 600 mm/s
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 1/5
Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo vs Creality Ender 3 V3 KE
- The Creality Ender 3 V3 KE wins, 8.4 vs 8 out of 10.
- Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo prints 1.3× the volume (250³ ÷ 220×220×240 = 1.35) for more money.
- Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo is faster, 600 vs 500 mm/s.
- Pick the Ender 3 V3 KE if your prints fit in 24 cm.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Creality Ender 3 V3 KE
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 8.4/10
- Wins
- 3/5
The verdict
Buy the Ender 3 V3 KE.
8.4/10 vs Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo's 8/10, and it wins 3 of 5 categories. The V3 KE is the best budget printer when WiFi and Klipper matter to you. The Bambu A1 Mini is the alternative at the same price; pick Bambu for polish, pick this for Klipper access and community customization.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro ComboAnycubic · FDM
vsEnder 3 V3 KECreality · FDM
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | Ender 3 V3 KE |
|---|---|---|
| 15.6 L (wins) | Build volume | 11.6 L |
| 600 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 13 kg | Weight | 8 kg |
Features
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Feature | Ender 3 V3 KE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Klipper firmware | Yes |
| No | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| No | Direct drive | Yes |
| No | PEI build plate | Yes |
| No | WiFi | Yes |
| No | Color screen | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | Ender 3 V3 KE |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 10 (wins) |
| 7 | Beginner Friendliness | 8 (wins) |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 8 |
| 7 | Reliability | 8 (wins) |
| 8 | Overall | 8.4 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 250 × 250 mm
- 220 × 220 × 240 mm
What owners say
16 colors on an enclosed CoreXY [at this price] 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 reviewsKlipper and WiFi for [this price]? Creality is not playing around anymore.
Ender 3 V3 KE owner, r/CrealityThe KE is what the Ender 3 should have been years ago. Solid printer.
Ender 3 V3 KE owner, 3DPrintBeginner (YouTube)
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
Ender 3 V3 KE
- +Klipper with WiFi at this price: normally this combination costs $299+
- +Direct drive comes standard, not as a paid upgrade
- +500mm/s is real and achievable with the pre-installed Klipper profiles
- −Open frame makes ABS printing inconsistent
- −220mm bed is smaller than some similarly priced competitors
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 Creality Ender 3 V3 KE?
By the numbers, the Creality Ender 3 V3 KE scores higher (8.4/10). 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 Creality Ender 3 V3 KE?
The Creality Ender 3 V3 KE 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 paying more for over the Creality Ender 3 V3 KE?
The Creality Ender 3 V3 KE actually scores higher (8.4/10) despite costing 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 Creality Ender 3 V3 KE?
Build volume (250x250x250mm vs 220x220x240mm) and print speed (600 vs 500 mm/s). The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo is best for multi-color; the Creality Ender 3 V3 KE targets budget.