Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
$459
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
By Shadman Rahman · Prices checked
Anycubic · FDM (filament)
$459 via Amazon. US price in USD, approximate. Your price at checkout can differ by store and country.
Buy the Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo. 8/10, #28 of 51 FDM printers.
At €459 early bird, this is the most aggressive 16-color enclosed CoreXY on the market. If you already know you want multi-color and don't want Bambu's walled garden, the early bird window (April 24 to May 31) makes this a near-automatic recommendation. For casual multi-color users, the 8-color Kobra S1 Combo remains the better value — 16 colors is overkill unless you print flags, pixel art, or multi-material models regularly.
Right side is the average of the 51 current FDM printers we track. Teal wins the row.
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| $459 (wins) | Price | $520 |
| 15.6 L | Build volume | 21.6 L (wins) |
| 600 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 476 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.054 mm |
| 13.0 kg | Weight | 14.7 kg |
$459 ÷ 15.6 L and $459 ÷ 600 mm/s. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| $29.38 (wins) | $ per liter | $30.19 |
| $0.77 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $1.37 |
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (wins) | Value | 8.5 |
| 7 | Beginner | 7.4 (wins) |
| 8 | Print quality | 8.4 (wins) |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 7.9 |
| 7 | Reliability | 8.1 (wins) |
| 8 | Overall | 8.1 (wins) |
16 colors on an enclosed CoreXY for under €500 was not on my 2026 bingo card. Anycubic is swinging hard at Bambu's multi-color dominance.Press announcement — awaiting independent reviews
| Build volume | 250 × 250 × 250 mm |
|---|---|
| Layer resolution | 0.05 to 0.35 mm |
| Top speed | 600 mm/s |
| Weight | 13 kg |
| Type | FDM (filament) |
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Where the Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo makes the cut, and what it beats.
The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo costs $459 in 2026. It's a FDM printer from Anycubic. Prices checked 2026-09-29.
The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo has a build volume of 250 x 250 x 250 mm.
The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo scores 7/10 for beginner-friendliness. It's a great choice for beginners.
Pros: 16-color capable (4 colors standard; 16 colors requires 4x ACE 2 Pro units purchased separately). Doubles the 8-color S1 Combo and quadruples the Bambu A1 Combo (4). Fully enclosed CoreXY handles ABS, ASA, and engineering filaments without warping. 44dB quiet mode is unusually low for a 600mm/s CoreXY — apartment-friendly. Upgraded hotend is rated for the full Anycubic filament range. Early bird €459 undercuts the Bambu P2S (€549) and matches pricing of the older 8-color S1 Combo. Cons: Brand new product — early adopter risk on firmware and ACE 2 Pro reliability. Anycubic slicer still trails Bambu Studio on automation and profile polish. ACE 2 Pro adds significant desk footprint. Early bird pricing ends May 31 — regular price expected to climb.
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