Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo

$499

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Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo
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Anycubic · FDM

Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo

8.2/10
3 reviews

Anycubic's 8-color flagship CoreXY. The successor to the Kobra 3 Combo, doubling color capacity with improved filament handling.

$499

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PrintPick Score
8.2/10
250³mm
Build Volume
600mm/s
Max Speed
0.05mm
Resolution
12.5kg
Weight

PrintPick Scores

Value
8
Beginner
8
Print Quality
8
Speed
9
Reliability
8

Pros

  • +8 colors out of the box (double the Bambu A1 Combo's 4)
  • +CoreXY speed at a competitive price
  • +Improved ACE Pro 2 reduces filament waste on color swaps
  • +Strong Anycubic slicer with paint-on multi-color tools

Cons

  • Anycubic software ecosystem still behind Bambu Studio
  • Community smaller than Bambu or Creality
  • Open frame design (no enclosure)
  • ACE Pro 2 adds significant footprint

What the Community Says

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

Full Specifications

Build Volume250 x 250 x 260 mm
Layer Resolution0.05mm - 0.35mm
Max Print Speed600 mm/s
Weight12.5 kg
TypeFDM (Filament)
Features8-color ACE Pro 2 multi-color system, CoreXY architecture, Auto bed leveling, WiFi + camera monitoring, Direct drive extruder, PEI spring steel build plate

Our Verdict

The Kobra S1 Combo is the best multi-color printer for users who want more than 4 colors without spending over $500. If you make multi-color figurines, cosplay badges, or decorative prints, the jump from 4 to 8 colors is a game-changer.

What You'll Also Need

Essential accessories to get started with this printer.

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