Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo vs Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two Anycubic machines with multicolour included: what decides it is the enclosed chamber, found only on the Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo, which costs about €100 more and reaches 8 colours instead of 4.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | 599 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.29 × 50.47 × 48.3 cm | 40 × 41 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.37 kg | 21.7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 255 × 255 mm | 250 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 1300 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 255 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 320 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | Yes |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | No |
| Max colors | 4 | 8 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The Kobra OS, based on Klipper, supports native features like Input Shaping and is accessible via a touchscreen interface. The machine is compatible with Anycubic Slicer Next and OrcaSlicer, supporting remote monitoring via Wi-Fi through a dedicated app and managing automatic filament changes with the ACE Pro module. | 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
- Enclosed chamber against an open frame → only the Kobra S1 prints inside a closed chamber.
- 8 colours against 4 → the Kobra S1 handles objects with more colours.
- Nozzle 320 °C against 300 °C, bed 120 °C against 110 °C → the Kobra S1 has more thermal headroom.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 V2 Combo if…
you print in several colours, up to 4, and do not want to go over €499. A 255×255 mm bed and an open machine are enough for you. You give up the enclosed chamber and the higher temperature limits: nozzle at 300 °C and bed at 110 °C at most.
Choose Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo if…
you want the enclosed chamber and up to 8 colours in the same object, with the nozzle up to 320 °C and the bed up to 120 °C, values declared by the manufacturer. You pay about €100 more and the machine weighs 21.7 kg against 9.37 for the Kobra 3 V2.
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Filaments for these printers
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