Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
- Price
- $459
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 2/5
Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo vs Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra
- It's a dead heat, both score 8/10 overall.
- The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo wins in Beginner Friendliness, Speed, while the Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra takes Print Quality, Reliability.
- Pick based on which strengths matter more to you.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra
- Price
- $299
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Tied at 8/10. Buy the Saturn 3 Ultra, $160 less.
If you've hit the Mars build plate limit, this is the obvious upgrade. 12K detail at this scale, tilt release, and a plate big enough for a squad or terrain set in one run. The price is fair for what you get.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro ComboAnycubic · FDM
vsSaturn 3 UltraElegoo · RESIN
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | Saturn 3 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| $459 | Price | $299 (wins) |
| 15.6 L (wins) | Build volume | 7.0 L |
| 600 mm/s | Top speed | 150 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.01 mm (wins) |
| 13 kg | Weight | 10.5 kg |
Features
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Feature | Saturn 3 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12K mono LCD | Yes |
| No | Tilt release | Yes |
| No | Air purifier | Yes |
| No | WiFi | Yes |
| No | Larger build plate | Yes |
Value math
$459 ÷ 15.6 L and $299 ÷ 7.0 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | Saturn 3 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| $29.38 (wins) | $ per liter | $42.89 |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | Saturn 3 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 9 |
| 7 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 10 (wins) |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 7 |
| 7 | Reliability | 8 (wins) |
| 8 | Overall | 8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 250 × 250 mm
- 218 × 123 × 260 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 32 minis in one run at 12K. The Saturn 3 Ultra has ruined other printers for me.
Saturn 3 Ultra owner, r/PrintedMinisThis is the resin printer I recommend to anyone who is serious about the hobby.
Saturn 3 Ultra owner, 3D Printing Nerd (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
Saturn 3 Ultra
- +218x123mm plate holds a full 10-model squad in one run at 12K resolution
- +Tilt release on a plate this size dramatically reduces FEP tears
- +Terrain, dungeon tiles, and large busts all fit without splitting
- −A full plate run goes through resin fast: budget for 500ml+ per session
- −Post-processing for a full plate takes the better part of an hour
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 Saturn 3 Ultra?
They tie at 8/10. The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo suits multi-color and speed, while the Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra is aimed at resin and miniatures.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo or Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra?
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 $160 more than the Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra?
The Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra actually scores higher (8/10) despite costing $160 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 Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra?
Technology: the Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo is FDM (filament) and the Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra is RESIN (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.