Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
- Price
- $459
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 2/5
Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo vs Creality K2 Plus
- The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo wins, 8 vs 7.8 out of 10.
- K2 Plus prints 2.7× the volume (350³ ÷ 250³ = 2.74) for $440 ($899 − $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 K2 Plus
- Price
- $899
- Score
- 7.8/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo.
8/10 vs K2 Plus's 7.8/10, and it wins 2 of 5 categories. 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
vsK2 PlusCreality · FDM
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | K2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| $459 (wins) | Price | $899 |
| 15.6 L | Build volume | 42.9 L (wins) |
| 600 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 13 kg | Weight | 27 kg |
Features
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Feature | K2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 350mm build volume | Yes |
| No | CFS multi-color | Yes |
| No | WiFi | Yes |
| No | Camera | Yes |
| No | Active carbon filter | Yes |
Value math
$459 ÷ 15.6 L and $899 ÷ 42.9 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | K2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| $29.38 | $ per liter | $20.97 (wins) |
| $0.77 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $1.50 |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | K2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (wins) | Value | 7 |
| 7 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 9 (wins) |
| 9 | Speed | 9 |
| 7 | Reliability | 8 (wins) |
| 8 (wins) | Overall | 7.8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 250 × 250 mm
- 350 × 350 × 350 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 reviewsNothing else gives you 350mm enclosed at this price. Period.
K2 Plus owner, r/3DprintingThe K2 Plus is Creality's most ambitious machine yet, and it mostly delivers.
K2 Plus owner, Make Anything (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
K2 Plus
- +350mm enclosed cube: nothing else in the consumer space matches this volume at the price
- +Multi-color CFS means you're not limited to single-filament on big jobs
- +Active carbon filtration handles ABS fumes at this scale
- −27kg means you set it up once and it stays there
- −CFS adds setup complexity that single-color users don't need to pay for
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 K2 Plus?
By the numbers, the Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo scores higher (8/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Creality K2 Plus may be the smarter buy if you need large-prints.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo or Creality K2 Plus?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo is more beginner-friendly (7/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Creality K2 Plus worth $440 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 $440 less. The Creality K2 Plus only makes sense if you specifically need large-prints.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo and Creality K2 Plus?
Build volume (250x250x250mm vs 350x350x350mm) and print speed (600 vs 600 mm/s). The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo is best for multi-color; the Creality K2 Plus targets large-prints.