Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo
- Speed
- 600 mm/s
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 0/5
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Flashforge Adventurer 5M
- The Flashforge Adventurer 5M wins, 8.6 vs 8.2 out of 10.
- Kobra S1 Combo prints 1.5× the volume (250×250×260 ÷ 220³ = 1.53) for more money.
- Same 600 mm/s top speed.
- Pick the Adventurer 5M if your prints fit in 22 cm.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Flashforge Adventurer 5M
- Speed
- 600 mm/s
- Score
- 8.6/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the Adventurer 5M.
8.6/10 vs Kobra S1 Combo's 8.2/10, and it wins 2 of 5 categories. The best value enclosed printer on the market. Enclosure, HEPA, and speed at this price is hard to argue with. The Pro adds a camera and some upgrades at a higher price; most users don't need it.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Kobra S1 ComboAnycubic · FDM
vsAdventurer 5MFlashforge · FDM
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | Adventurer 5M |
|---|---|---|
| 16.3 L (wins) | Build volume | 10.6 L |
| 600 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 12.5 kg | Weight | 11 kg |
Features
| Kobra S1 Combo | Feature | Adventurer 5M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Auto leveling | Yes |
| No | Quick-swap nozzle | Yes |
| No | 600mm/s speed | Yes |
| No | HEPA filter | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | Adventurer 5M |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 9 (wins) |
| 8 | Beginner Friendliness | 9 (wins) |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 | Speed | 9 |
| 8 | Reliability | 8 |
| 8.2 | Overall | 8.6 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 250 × 260 mm
- 220 × 220 × 220 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, All3DPEnclosed printer under $300 with HEPA? Flashforge is pricing this thing to sell.
Adventurer 5M owner, r/3DprintingMy go-to recommendation for families. Kids safe, fumes managed, prints great.
Adventurer 5M owner, Teaching Tech (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
Adventurer 5M
- +Enclosed with HEPA filter: cheaper than the Pro version with the same key features
- +Toolless nozzle swap takes 30 seconds: pull the module out, snap the new one in
- +600mm/s inside an enclosure is faster than most open-frame budget machines
- −220mm cube is smaller than open-frame rivals at this price
- −Proprietary nozzle modules: you can't use standard 0.4mm nozzles
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 Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
By the numbers, the Flashforge Adventurer 5M 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 Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
The Flashforge Adventurer 5M is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 8/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo worth paying more for over the Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
The Flashforge Adventurer 5M actually scores higher (8.6/10) despite costing 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 Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
Build volume (250x250x260mm vs 220x220x220mm) and print speed (600 vs 600 mm/s). The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is best for multi-color; the Flashforge Adventurer 5M targets enclosed.