Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
- Price
- $459
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 1/5
Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo vs Creality K1 Max
- Tied at 8 out of 10.
- K1 Max prints 1.7× the volume (300³ ÷ 250³ = 1.73) for $335 ($794 − $459) more.
- Same 600 mm/s top speed.
- Pick the Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo if your prints fit in 25 cm.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Creality K1 Max
- Price
- $794
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 1/5
The verdict
Tied at 8/10. Buy the Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo, $335 less.
At €459 early bird, this is the most aggressive 16-color enclosed CoreXY on the market. If you already know you want multi-color and don't want Bambu's walled garden, the early bird window (April 24 to May 31) makes this a near-automatic recommendation. For casual multi-color users, the 8-color Kobra S1 Combo remains the better value — 16 colors is overkill unless you print flags, pixel art, or multi-material models regularly.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro ComboAnycubic · FDM
vsK1 MaxCreality · FDM
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | K1 Max |
|---|---|---|
| $459 (wins) | Price | $794 |
| 15.6 L | Build volume | 27.0 L (wins) |
| 600 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 13 kg | Weight | 18 kg |
Features
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Feature | K1 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Large build volume | Yes |
| No | AI camera | Yes |
| No | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| No | Direct drive | Yes |
| No | WiFi | Yes |
Value math
$459 ÷ 15.6 L and $794 ÷ 27.0 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | K1 Max |
|---|---|---|
| $29.38 (wins) | $ per liter | $29.41 |
| $0.77 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $1.32 |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | K1 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (wins) | Value | 8 |
| 7 | Beginner Friendliness | 7 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 | Speed | 10 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 7 |
| 8 | Overall | 8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 250 × 250 mm
- 300 × 300 × 300 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 reviewsPrinted a full Mandalorian helmet in one piece. This thing is a beast.
K1 Max owner, r/3DprintingA fully enclosed Core XY powerhouse machine at an incredible price.
K1 Max owner, 3DPrintBeginner
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
K1 Max
- +300mm cube enclosed: print a Mandalorian helmet without splitting it
- +600mm/s speed means the size doesn't slow you down as much as you'd expect
- +AI camera catches spaghetti before it ruins a 6-hour print
- −Gets loud pushing near 600mm/s, noticeable in a quiet room
- −Early firmware had issues; patch it before you do anything else
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 K1 Max?
They tie at 8/10. The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo suits multi-color and speed, while the Creality K1 Max is aimed at large-prints and speed.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo or Creality K1 Max?
Both score 7/10 for beginners. Go with the Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo to save $335.
Is the Creality K1 Max worth $335 more than the Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo actually scores higher (8/10) despite costing $335 less. The Creality K1 Max only makes sense if you specifically need large-prints.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo and Creality K1 Max?
Build volume (250x250x250mm vs 300x300x300mm) and print speed (600 vs 600 mm/s). The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo is best for multi-color; the Creality K1 Max targets large-prints.