Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo
- Price
- $499
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 2/5
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Sovol SV08
- The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo wins, 8.2 vs 7.8 out of 10.
- SV08 prints 3.0× the volume (350×350×400 ÷ 250×250×260 = 3.02) and costs $20 ($499 − $479) less.
- SV08 is faster, 700 vs 600 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.
Sovol SV08
- Price
- $479
- Score
- 7.8/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the Kobra S1 Combo.
8.2/10 vs SV08'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
vsSV08Sovol · FDM
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| $499 | Price | $479 (wins) |
| 16.3 L | Build volume | 49.0 L (wins) |
| 600 mm/s | Top speed | 700 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 12.5 kg | Weight | 20 kg |
Features
| Kobra S1 Combo | Feature | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Voron-inspired CoreXY | Yes |
| No | Klipper | Yes |
| No | 350mm build volume | Yes |
| No | Open design | Yes |
Value math
$499 ÷ 16.3 L and $479 ÷ 49.0 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| $30.71 | $ per liter | $9.78 (wins) |
| $0.83 | $ per mm/s | $0.68 (wins) |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 9 (wins) |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 5 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 | Speed | 10 (wins) |
| 8 (wins) | Reliability | 7 |
| 8.2 (wins) | Overall | 7.8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 250 × 260 mm
- 350 × 350 × 400 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, All3DPVoron performance without spending months sourcing parts and building. Sign me up.
SV08 owner, r/VORONDesign700mm/s is no joke. This thing absolutely rips.
SV08 owner, Nero3D (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
SV08
- +Voron 2.4 kinematics at $479 instead of $1,000+ in DIY parts and time
- +350x350x400mm bed handles nearly anything without splitting prints
- +700mm/s is a real number that the machine hits in practice with tuning
- −Out-of-box calibration takes several hours for first-timers
- −QC is inconsistent between batches: some units are great, some need work
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 Sovol SV08?
By the numbers, the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo scores higher (8.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Sovol SV08 may be the smarter buy if you need large-prints.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo or Sovol SV08?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 5/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo worth $20 more than the Sovol SV08?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo scores higher overall (8.2/10 vs 7.8/10). The extra $20 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 Sovol SV08?
Build volume (250x250x260mm vs 350x350x400mm) and print speed (600 vs 700 mm/s). The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is best for multi-color; the Sovol SV08 targets large-prints.