Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo
- Price
- $499
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 1/5
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Bambu Lab X2D
- The Bambu Lab X2D wins, 8.8 vs 8.2 out of 10.
- Near-same build volume (256×256×260 vs 250×250×260 mm, 1.05×) and the same 600 mm/s top speed.
- The X2D costs $150 ($649 − $499) 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.
Bambu Lab X2D
- Price
- $649
- Score
- 8.8/10
- Wins
- 3/5
The verdict
Buy the X2D.
8.8/10 vs Kobra S1 Combo's 8.2/10, and it wins 3 of 5 categories. At $649 the X2D kills the gap that used to exist between the P2S and the H2D. For $100 more than a P2S you get dual nozzles, active chamber heating, and a servo extruder with flow sensing. The $899 Combo is the sweet spot for serious hobbyists. Most aggressively priced printer launch of 2026.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Kobra S1 ComboAnycubic · FDM
vsX2DBambu Lab · FDM
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | X2D |
|---|---|---|
| $499 (wins) | Price | $649 |
| 16.3 L | Build volume | 17.0 L (wins) |
| 600 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 12.5 kg | Weight | 22 kg |
Features
| Kobra S1 Combo | Feature | X2D |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 8-color ACE Pro 2 multi-color system | No |
| Yes | CoreXY architecture | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | WiFi + camera monitoring | No |
| Yes | Direct drive extruder | No |
| Yes | PEI spring steel build plate | No |
| No | Dual extruder (direct drive + bowden) | Yes |
| No | 65C actively heated chamber | Yes |
| No | 300C hotend with servo extruder and real-time flow sensing | Yes |
| No | Optional Vision Encoder (50-micron motion accuracy) | Yes |
| No | 31 sensors monitoring feed path, thermals, and safety | Yes |
| No | AI camera with failure detection | Yes |
| No | AMS 2 Pro compatible | Yes |
| No | Stainless steel linear rails | Yes |
| No | 3-stage air filtration (G3 + H12 HEPA + activated carbon) | Yes |
| No | Sub-50dB noise level | Yes |
Value math
$499 ÷ 16.3 L and $649 ÷ 17.0 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | X2D |
|---|---|---|
| $30.71 (wins) | $ per liter | $38.09 |
| $0.83 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $1.08 |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | X2D |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 8 |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 7 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 10 (wins) |
| 9 | Speed | 10 (wins) |
| 8 | Reliability | 9 (wins) |
| 8.2 | Overall | 8.8 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 250 × 260 mm
- 256 × 256 × 260 mm
What owners say
8 colors out of the box changes the game. My multi-color prints are finally as detailed as I imagined them.
Kobra S1 Combo owner, r/3DprintingThe ACE Pro 2 is a massive improvement. Less waste, more reliable color swaps, and double the colors.
Kobra S1 Combo owner, Teaching Tech (YouTube)Anycubic's answer to Bambu's multi-color dominance. Competitive on every front.
Kobra S1 Combo owner, All3DPExceptional print quality, material compatibility, and all at a superb price.
X2D owner, TechRadarImproving a fan favorite. The X2D delivers where it counts.
X2D owner, Tom's Hardware
Pros & Cons
Kobra S1 Combo
- +8 colors out of the box, double what the Bambu A1 Combo offers
- +CoreXY speed at a competitive price point
- +ACE Pro 2 wastes less filament on color swaps than its predecessor
- −Anycubic's software is solid but still behind Bambu Studio
- −Community is smaller than Bambu or Creality
X2D
- +Dual nozzle at $649, a third of what the H2D costs
- +65C heated chamber handles any engineering material you'll realistically use
- +31 sensors and a servo extruder with real-time flow compensation
- −Same build volume as the P2S, not the H2D's bigger 325mm
- −Dual-extrusion mode shrinks the usable X to around 235.5mm
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 Combo better than the Bambu Lab X2D?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab X2D scores higher (8.8/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo may be the smarter buy if you need multi-color.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo or Bambu Lab X2D?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 7/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Bambu Lab X2D worth $150 more than the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo?
The Bambu Lab X2D scores higher overall (8.8/10 vs 8.2/10). The extra $150 gets you dual nozzle at $649, a third of what the h2d costs.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo and Bambu Lab X2D?
Build volume (250x250x260mm vs 256x256x260mm) and print speed (600 vs 600 mm/s). The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is best for multi-color; the Bambu Lab X2D targets professional.