Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo
- Price
- $499
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 2/5
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Creality K2 Plus
- The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo wins, 8.2 vs 7.8 out of 10.
- K2 Plus prints 2.6× the volume (350³ ÷ 250×250×260 = 2.64) for $400 ($899 − $499) more.
- Same 600 mm/s top speed.
- 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 K2 Plus
- Price
- $899
- Score
- 7.8/10
- Wins
- 1/5
The verdict
Buy the Kobra S1 Combo.
8.2/10 vs K2 Plus's 7.8/10, and it wins 2 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
vsK2 PlusCreality · FDM
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | K2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| $499 (wins) | Price | $899 |
| 16.3 L | Build volume | 42.9 L (wins) |
| 600 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 12.5 kg | Weight | 27 kg |
Features
| Kobra S1 Combo | Feature | K2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Enclosed | Yes |
| No | 350mm build volume | Yes |
| No | CFS multi-color | Yes |
| No | WiFi | Yes |
| No | Camera | Yes |
| No | Active carbon filter | Yes |
Value math
$499 ÷ 16.3 L and $899 ÷ 42.9 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | K2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| $30.71 | $ per liter | $20.97 (wins) |
| $0.83 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $1.50 |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | K2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (wins) | Value | 7 |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 9 (wins) |
| 9 | Speed | 9 |
| 8 | Reliability | 8 |
| 8.2 (wins) | Overall | 7.8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 250 × 260 mm
- 350 × 350 × 350 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, All3DPNothing else gives you 350mm enclosed at this price. Period.
K2 Plus owner, r/3DprintingThe K2 Plus is Creality's most ambitious machine yet, and it mostly delivers.
K2 Plus owner, Make Anything (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
K2 Plus
- +350mm enclosed cube: nothing else in the consumer space matches this volume at the price
- +Multi-color CFS means you're not limited to single-filament on big jobs
- +Active carbon filtration handles ABS fumes at this scale
- −27kg means you set it up once and it stays there
- −CFS adds setup complexity that single-color users don't need to pay for
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 K2 Plus?
By the numbers, the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo scores higher (8.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Creality K2 Plus may be the smarter buy if you need large-prints.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo or Creality K2 Plus?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Creality K2 Plus worth $400 more than the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo actually scores higher (8.2/10) despite costing $400 less. The Creality K2 Plus only makes sense if you specifically need large-prints.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo and Creality K2 Plus?
Build volume (250x250x260mm vs 350x350x350mm) and print speed (600 vs 600 mm/s). The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is best for multi-color; the Creality K2 Plus targets large-prints.