Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo
- Price
- $499
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 0/5
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Creality K1
- The Creality K1 wins, 8.6 vs 8.2 out of 10.
- Kobra S1 Combo prints 1.3× the volume (250×250×260 ÷ 220×220×250 = 1.34) for $80 ($499 − $419) more.
- Same 600 mm/s top speed.
- Pick the K1 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.
Creality K1
- Price
- $419
- Score
- 8.6/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the K1.
8.6/10 vs Kobra S1 Combo's 8.2/10, and it wins 2 of 5 categories. Fast and enclosed for $419, which is actually a good deal. The 220mm volume is the real constraint. If you need 300mm you know it; buy the Max. If 220mm covers your work, save the $375.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Kobra S1 ComboAnycubic · FDM
vsK1Creality · FDM
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | K1 |
|---|---|---|
| $499 | Price | $419 (wins) |
| 16.3 L (wins) | Build volume | 12.1 L |
| 600 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 12.5 kg | Weight | 12.5 kg |
Features
| Kobra S1 Combo | Feature | K1 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 8-color ACE Pro 2 multi-color system | No |
| Yes | CoreXY architecture | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| Yes | WiFi + camera monitoring | No |
| Yes | Direct drive extruder | No |
| Yes | PEI spring steel build plate | No |
| No | Enclosed CoreXY | Yes |
| No | WiFi | Yes |
| No | Camera | Yes |
| No | Direct drive | Yes |
| No | Quick-release nozzle | Yes |
Value math
$499 ÷ 16.3 L and $419 ÷ 12.1 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | K1 |
|---|---|---|
| $30.71 (wins) | $ per liter | $34.63 |
| $0.83 | $ per mm/s | $0.70 (wins) |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | K1 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 9 (wins) |
| 8 | Beginner Friendliness | 8 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 | Speed | 10 (wins) |
| 8 | Reliability | 8 |
| 8.2 | Overall | 8.6 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 250 × 260 mm
- 220 × 220 × 250 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, All3DP600mm/s enclosed for under $450. The K1 is genuinely impressive.
K1 owner, r/3DprintingCreality's best sub-$500 printer. The K1 just gets out of your way and prints.
K1 owner, Modbot (YouTube)
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
K1
- +Enclosed CoreXY at 600mm/s without needing to buy the larger K1 Max
- +Auto leveling and WiFi are standard, not options
- +Toolless nozzle removal: unscrew nothing, pull the hotend out by hand
- −220mm cube feels cramped next to the K1 Max's 300mm
- −Firmware shipped with issues that needed patches before it printed well
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 K1?
By the numbers, the Creality K1 scores higher (8.6/10). 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 Creality K1?
Both score 8/10 for beginners. Go with the Creality K1 to save $80.
Is the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo worth $80 more than the Creality K1?
The Creality K1 actually scores higher (8.6/10) despite costing $80 less. The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo only makes sense if you specifically need multi-color.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo and Creality K1?
Build volume (250x250x260mm vs 220x220x250mm) and print speed (600 vs 600 mm/s). The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is best for multi-color; the Creality K1 targets speed.