Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
- Price
- $459
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 1/5
Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo vs Qidi Q1 Pro
- Tied at 8 out of 10.
- Near-same build volume (250³ vs 245×245×240 mm, 1.08×) and the same 600 mm/s top speed.
- The Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo costs $10 ($459 − $449) more, and that money buys features, not size or speed.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Qidi Q1 Pro
- Price
- $449
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 1/5
The verdict
Tied at 8/10. Buy the Qidi Q1 Pro, $10 less.
Packs industrial features into a consumer bracket. ABS, nylon, carbon fiber: all reliable. The exposed chamber heater safety issue is real though, not something to wave off.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro ComboAnycubic · FDM
vsQidi Q1 ProQidi Tech · FDM
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | Qidi Q1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| $459 | Price | $449 (wins) |
| 15.6 L (wins) | Build volume | 14.4 L |
| 600 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.1 mm |
| 13 kg | Weight | 20.3 kg |
Features
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Feature | Qidi Q1 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 CoreXY with 60C heated chamber | Yes |
| No | 350C tri-metal hotend | Yes |
| No | WiFi 6 + LAN connectivity | Yes |
| No | 1080p camera with timelapse | Yes |
| No | Dual Z-axis motors | Yes |
| No | 120C heated bed | Yes |
Value math
$459 ÷ 15.6 L and $449 ÷ 14.4 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | Qidi Q1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| $29.38 (wins) | $ per liter | $31.17 |
| $0.77 | $ per mm/s | $0.75 (wins) |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | Qidi Q1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (wins) | Value | 8 |
| 7 | Beginner Friendliness | 7 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 9 (wins) |
| 9 | Speed | 9 |
| 7 | Reliability | 7 |
| 8 | Overall | 8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 250 × 250 mm
- 245 × 245 × 240 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 reviewsTurn up the heat. The Q1 Pro brings industrial-grade chamber heating to the consumer market.
Qidi Q1 Pro owner, Tom's HardwareA heated value. Consumer 3D printer with industrial capabilities at a fraction of the cost.
Qidi Q1 Pro owner, 3DPrint.comThe heated chamber is a game changer for ABS and nylon. Just wish the firmware was more polished.
Qidi Q1 Pro owner, r/3Dprinting
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
Qidi Q1 Pro
- +60C chamber heating: ABS, nylon, and PC without warping
- +350C hotend handles every engineering filament you'll throw at it
- +WiFi 6, 1080p monitoring, timelapse built in
- −Exposed heater is a genuine safety concern, not just a nitpick
- −Casing feels cheaper than the spec sheet suggests
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 Qidi Q1 Pro?
They tie at 8/10. The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo suits multi-color and speed, while the Qidi Q1 Pro is aimed at enclosed and professional.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo or Qidi Q1 Pro?
Both score 7/10 for beginners. Go with the Qidi Q1 Pro to save $10.
Is the Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo worth $10 more than the Qidi Q1 Pro?
The Qidi Q1 Pro actually scores higher (8/10) despite costing $10 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 Qidi Q1 Pro?
Build volume (250x250x250mm vs 245x245x240mm) and print speed (600 vs 600 mm/s). The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo is best for multi-color; the Qidi Q1 Pro targets enclosed.