Anycubic Kobra 2 Max vs Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Max and Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Max if work area and build height z matters more; choose Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo scores 60/100 against 31/100 for Kobra 2 Max.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | 599 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 73.5 × 64 × 74 cm | 40 × 41 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21 kg | 21.7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 250 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | 500 W | 1300 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 320 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | false | true |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | false |
| Max colors | 1 | 8 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with major third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer and Cura. It features Wi-Fi connectivity managed through the Anycubic app, while still allowing offline use via USB. | Compatible with the main slicers on the market. It supports cloud connectivity via the Anycubic app and Wi-Fi for remote monitoring, while still allowing offline use via USB. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Kobra 2 Max 420×420 mm vs Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo 250×250 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+182%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 2 Max 500 mm vs Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo 250 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+100%)
- Max colors: Kobra 2 Max 1 vs Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo 8 — Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo wins (+700%)
- Enclosed chamber: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo yes, Kobra 2 Max no
- Native Klipper: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo yes, Kobra 2 Max no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo if…
you value max colors, enclosed chamber and native klipper.
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