Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
- Price
- $459
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 1/5
Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo vs Sovol SV08
- The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo wins, 8 vs 7.8 out of 10.
- SV08 prints 3.1× the volume (350×350×400 ÷ 250³ = 3.14) for $20 ($479 − $459) more.
- SV08 is faster, 700 vs 600 mm/s.
- 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.
Sovol SV08
- Price
- $479
- Score
- 7.8/10
- Wins
- 1/5
The verdict
Buy the Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo.
8/10 vs SV08's 7.8/10, and it wins 1 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
vsSV08Sovol · FDM
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| $459 (wins) | Price | $479 |
| 15.6 L | Build volume | 49.0 L (wins) |
| 600 mm/s | Top speed | 700 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 13 kg | Weight | 20 kg |
Features
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Feature | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Voron-inspired CoreXY | Yes |
| No | Klipper | Yes |
| No | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| No | 350mm build volume | Yes |
| No | Open design | Yes |
Value math
$459 ÷ 15.6 L and $479 ÷ 49.0 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| $29.38 | $ per liter | $9.78 (wins) |
| $0.77 | $ per mm/s | $0.68 (wins) |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 9 |
| 7 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 5 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 | Speed | 10 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 7 |
| 8 (wins) | Overall | 7.8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 250 × 250 mm
- 350 × 350 × 400 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 reviewsVoron performance without spending months sourcing parts and building. Sign me up.
SV08 owner, r/VORONDesign700mm/s is no joke. This thing absolutely rips.
SV08 owner, Nero3D (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
SV08
- +Voron 2.4 kinematics at $479 instead of $1,000+ in DIY parts and time
- +350x350x400mm bed handles nearly anything without splitting prints
- +700mm/s is a real number that the machine hits in practice with tuning
- −Out-of-box calibration takes several hours for first-timers
- −QC is inconsistent between batches: some units are great, some need work
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 Sovol SV08?
By the numbers, the Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo scores higher (8/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Sovol SV08 may be the smarter buy if you need large-prints.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo or Sovol SV08?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo is more beginner-friendly (7/10 vs 5/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Sovol SV08 worth $20 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 $20 less. The Sovol SV08 only makes sense if you specifically need large-prints.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo and Sovol SV08?
Build volume (250x250x250mm vs 350x350x400mm) and print speed (600 vs 700 mm/s). The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo is best for multi-color; the Sovol SV08 targets large-prints.