Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo
$499
Anycubic · FDM
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo
Anycubic's 8-color CoreXY flagship. Kobra 3 Combo follow-up, doubled the color capacity, improved the filament handling.
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How It Scores
Pros
- +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
- +Paint-on multi-color tools in the Anycubic slicer are genuinely good
Cons
- −Anycubic's software is solid but still behind Bambu Studio
- −Community is smaller than Bambu or Creality
- −No enclosure
- −ACE Pro 2 takes up a lot of desk space
What Owners Say
“8 colors out of the box changes the game. My multi-color prints are finally as detailed as I imagined them.”
— r/3Dprinting
“The ACE Pro 2 is a massive improvement. Less waste, more reliable color swaps, and double the colors.”
— Teaching Tech (YouTube)
“Anycubic's answer to Bambu's multi-color dominance. Competitive on every front.”
— All3DP
Specs
| Build Volume | 250 x 250 x 260 mm |
| Layer Resolution | 0.05mm - 0.35mm |
| Max Print Speed | 600 mm/s |
| Weight | 12.5 kg |
| Type | FDM (Filament) |
| Features | 8-color ACE Pro 2 multi-color system, CoreXY architecture, Auto bed leveling, WiFi + camera monitoring, Direct drive extruder, PEI spring steel build plate |
Verdict
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.
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