Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo vs Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Choose Product A if you are looking for a newer model with native Klipper firmware, specified power consumption, support for up to 8 colors, and a lower price. Choose Product B if you prefer a machine with higher declared precision, lower weight, and larger external dimensions.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Kobra S1 Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599 € | 749 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 48.4 × 48.4 × 59.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21.7 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 250 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | 1300 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.05 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 320 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | 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 | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | true | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | false | False |
| Max colors | 8 | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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 printer works with Anycubic Slicer Next, derived from OrcaSlicer and optimized for the Anycubic ecosystem; it supports multi-plate management and object skipping during printing. Remote control and real-time monitoring are available through the Anycubic app (iOS and Android), connecting via LAN or cloud. The proprietary firmware is not currently open source; native Klipper compatibility is not supported. |
The differences that matter
- Price and launch year: Product A is a 2026 model sold at €599, while Product B dates back to 2025 and costs €749 (both prices updated as of 06/2026).
- Declared precision: Product B offers a nominal precision of 0.05 mm, which is higher than the 0.1 mm of Product A.
- Firmware and software: Product A integrates native Klipper and is compatible with major slicers, whereas Product B uses a non-open-source proprietary firmware and relies on Anycubic Slicer Next.
- Dimensions and weight: Product A is more compact (40×41×49 cm) but heavier (21.7 kg), while Product B has larger external dimensions (48.4×48.4×59.3 cm) and a lower weight (18 kg).
- Color management: Product A declares support for up to a maximum of 8 colors, a specification not stated for Product B.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo if…
Product A (Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo, 2026) is recommended for users who want native Klipper integration and multicolor print management up to a maximum of 8 colors, while benefiting from a lower list price (€599) and reduced external dimensions for the same build volume.
Choose Kobra S1 Combo if…
Product B (Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, 2025) is suitable for those who require higher declared precision (0.05 mm compared to 0.1 mm) and prefer a software ecosystem based on Anycubic Slicer Next with multi-plate management, accepting a higher price (€749) and the absence of native Klipper.
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