Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo
- Price
- $499
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 3/5
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Creality Hi Combo
- The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo wins, 8.2 vs 7.6 out of 10.
- Hi Combo prints 1.2× the volume (260×260×300 ÷ 250×250×260 = 1.25) and costs $100 ($499 − $399) less.
- Kobra S1 Combo is faster, 600 vs 500 mm/s.
- Pick the Kobra S1 Combo if your prints fit in 26 cm.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Creality Hi Combo
- Price
- $399
- Score
- 7.6/10
- Wins
- 0/5
The verdict
Buy the Kobra S1 Combo.
8.2/10 vs Hi Combo's 7.6/10, and it wins 3 of 5 categories. Best multi-color pick if you want more than 4 colors and can't justify going over $500. For figurines, cosplay parts, and detailed decorative prints, the jump from 4 to 8 colors matters more than the spec sheet suggests.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Kobra S1 ComboAnycubic · FDM
vsHi ComboCreality · FDM
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | Hi Combo |
|---|---|---|
| $499 | Price | $399 (wins) |
| 16.3 L | Build volume | 20.3 L (wins) |
| 600 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.1 mm |
| 12.5 kg | Weight | 13.31 kg |
Features
| Kobra S1 Combo | Feature | Hi Combo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes |
| Yes | PEI spring steel build plate | No |
| No | CoreXY motion system | Yes |
| No | Up to 16-color printing (4x CFS) | Yes |
| No | Die-cast aluminum unibody | Yes |
| No | Tri-metal quick-swap nozzle | Yes |
| No | Auto calibration | Yes |
Value math
$499 ÷ 16.3 L and $399 ÷ 20.3 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | Hi Combo |
|---|---|---|
| $30.71 | $ per liter | $19.67 (wins) |
| $0.83 | $ per mm/s | $0.80 (wins) |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | Hi Combo |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 8 |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 7 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 8 |
| 8 (wins) | Reliability | 7 |
| 8.2 (wins) | Overall | 7.6 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 250 × 260 mm
- 260 × 260 × 300 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, All3DPThe safer choice with better build quality and more established support than newer competitors.
Hi Combo owner, 3DTechValleyCatching up with color. Creality's multi-color game is improving but the CFS still needs refinement.
Hi Combo owner, Tom's HardwareFor the price, you get a solid CoreXY that handles single-color beautifully. Multi-color is a bonus, not a guarantee.
Hi Combo owner, 3DWithUs
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
Hi Combo
- +16 colors with 4 CFS modules if you go all-in
- +All-metal CoreXY body that feels solid for $399
- +300mm Z-axis beats most competitors at this price
- −CFS feed reliability is inconsistent on color changes
- −No adaptive purge, fixed volumes waste filament
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 Creality Hi Combo?
By the numbers, the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo scores higher (8.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Creality Hi Combo may be the smarter buy if you need multi-color.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo or Creality Hi Combo?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 7/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo worth $100 more than the Creality Hi Combo?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo scores higher overall (8.2/10 vs 7.6/10). The extra $100 gets you 8 colors out of the box, double what the bambu a1 combo offers.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo and Creality Hi Combo?
Build volume (250x250x260mm vs 260x260x300mm) and print speed (600 vs 500 mm/s). The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is best for multi-color; the Creality Hi Combo targets multi-color.