Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
- Price
- $459
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 2/5
Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo vs Elegoo Mars 4
- The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo takes the crown with 8/10 vs 7.2/10.
- It pulls ahead in Beginner Friendliness, Speed.
- That said, the Elegoo Mars 4 saves you $310 and wins on Value.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Elegoo Mars 4Discontinued
- Price
- $149
- Score
- 7.2/10
- Wins
- 1/5
Last recorded price. Replaced by the Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra at $240.
The verdict
Buy the Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo.
8/10 vs Mars 4's 7.2/10, 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
vsMars 4Elegoo · RESIN
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | Mars 4 |
|---|---|---|
| $459 | Price | $149 (wins) |
| 15.6 L (wins) | Build volume | 1.9 L |
| 600 mm/s | Top speed | 80 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.02 mm (wins) |
| 13 kg | Weight | 6.2 kg |
Features
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Feature | Mars 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7K mono LCD | Yes |
| No | WiFi | Yes |
| No | USB | Yes |
Value math
$459 ÷ 15.6 L and $149 ÷ 1.9 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | Mars 4 |
|---|---|---|
| $29.38 (wins) | $ per liter | $76.65 |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | Mars 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 10 (wins) |
| 7 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 5 |
| 7 | Reliability | 7 |
| 8 (wins) | Overall | 7.2 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 250 × 250 mm
- 153 × 77 × 165 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 reviewsAt $149 you're getting a genuinely capable printer. Elegoo's quality control shines even at this price.
Mars 4 owner, r/resinprintingPerfect starter resin printer. Just buy extra FEP films, you'll go through them.
Mars 4 owner, r/PrintedMinis
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
Mars 4
- +$149 entry into Elegoo's quality resin lineup
- +7K resolution is still detailed enough for D&D and Warhammer minis
- +WiFi monitoring included even at this price
- −No tilt release: FEP films will need replacing more often than the Ultra variants
- −7K detail is noticeably softer than the 9K and 12K machines on fine surface textures
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.
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo better than the Elegoo Mars 4?
By the numbers, the Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo scores higher (8/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Elegoo Mars 4 may be the smarter buy if you need budget.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo or Elegoo Mars 4?
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 Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo worth $310 more than the Elegoo Mars 4?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo scores higher overall (8/10 vs 7.2/10). The extra $310 gets you 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).
What's the main difference between Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo and Elegoo Mars 4?
Technology: the Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo is FDM (filament) and the Elegoo Mars 4 is RESIN (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.