Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
- Price
- $459
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 0/5
Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo vs Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro
- The Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro wins, 8.6 vs 8 out of 10.
- Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo prints 1.5× the volume (250³ ÷ 220³ = 1.47) for $80 ($459 − $379) more.
- Same 600 mm/s top speed.
- Pick the Adventurer 5M Pro if your prints fit in 22 cm.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro
- Price
- $379
- Score
- 8.6/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the Adventurer 5M Pro.
8.6/10 vs Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo's 8/10, and it wins 2 of 5 categories. If you want an enclosure and filtration, this is the best value under $400. Schools, family rooms, shared offices: the HEPA and enclosure are features, not marketing. The small build volume is the only genuine trade-off.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro ComboAnycubic · FDM
vsAdventurer 5M ProFlashforge · FDM
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | Adventurer 5M Pro |
|---|---|---|
| $459 | Price | $379 (wins) |
| 15.6 L (wins) | Build volume | 10.6 L |
| 600 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 13 kg | Weight | 12.5 kg |
Features
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Feature | Adventurer 5M Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Auto leveling | Yes |
| No | Quick-swap nozzle | Yes |
| No | Camera | Yes |
| No | HEPA filter | Yes |
Value math
$459 ÷ 15.6 L and $379 ÷ 10.6 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | Adventurer 5M Pro |
|---|---|---|
| $29.38 (wins) | $ per liter | $35.59 |
| $0.77 | $ per mm/s | $0.63 (wins) |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | Adventurer 5M Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 9 |
| 7 | Beginner Friendliness | 9 (wins) |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 | Speed | 9 |
| 7 | Reliability | 8 (wins) |
| 8 | Overall | 8.6 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 250 × 250 mm
- 220 × 220 × 220 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 reviewsPerfect for the classroom. Kids can't touch hot parts, and the HEPA filter keeps the air clean.
Adventurer 5M Pro owner, r/3DprintingToolless nozzle swap is genuinely useful. Switch from 0.4 to 0.6 in seconds.
Adventurer 5M Pro owner, Teaching Tech (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
Adventurer 5M Pro
- +HEPA filter and enclosure at $379 is genuinely rare in this class
- +Nozzle swaps with no tools: pull out, push in, done in 30 seconds
- +600mm/s means speed doesn't suffer for the enclosure premium
- −220x220mm build volume is cramped compared to open-frame rivals
- −Proprietary nozzles mean you can't raid a generic nozzle pack
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 Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro?
By the numbers, the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro scores higher (8.6/10). 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 Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro?
The Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 7/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo worth $80 more than the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro?
The Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro actually scores higher (8.6/10) despite costing $80 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 Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro?
Build volume (250x250x250mm vs 220x220x220mm) and print speed (600 vs 600 mm/s). The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo is best for multi-color; the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro targets beginners.
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