Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo vs Anycubic Kobra S1 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Anyone weighing these two Anycubic CoreXY printers has to choose between a compact bed with multicolor already built in and a much larger bed with multicolor added separately. The price is close; the real difference is print space and the color module.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599 € | ~599–799 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21.7 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 350 × 350 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 350 mm |
| Power (W) | 1300 W | 2200 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| 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 | 350 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 350 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | 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 | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | Yes |
| Max colors | 8 | 4 |
| 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 firmware runs on a proprietary Kobra OS layer built on top of Klipper; the official slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next, derived from OrcaSlicer, available for Windows and macOS. Third-party OrcaSlicer is also supported. Remote monitoring and control are available via the Anycubic app (iOS/Android) over LAN, with no mandatory cloud connection required for ordinary printing operations. Unlike the Combo version, the ACE 2 Pro module is not included in the box. |
The differences that matter
- Print bed: 250×250 mm on the Combo, 350×350 mm on the Max — the Max prints parts that won't fit on the Combo's plate.
- Multicolor: built into the Combo for up to 8 colors, on the Max it needs the ACE 2 Pro module as a separate accessory and caps at 4.
- Price: €599 for the Combo, €699 for the Max — about a hundred euros more for the bigger bed.
- Nozzle temperature: 320°C on the Combo, 350°C on the Max (manufacturer-rated figures) — useful headroom only with materials like nylon or polycarbonate.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo if…
Anyone printing miniatures, gadgets, or multicolor parts up to 250×250 mm gets the 8-color module built into the Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo with no extra hardware, for roughly a hundred euros less than the Kobra S1 Max. The trade-off is a smaller print bed and a nozzle that tops out below the rival's, a limit for anyone working with nylon or polycarbonate.
Choose Kobra S1 Max if…
Anyone printing large parts - covers, brackets, molds - uses the Kobra S1 Max's 350×350 mm bed, far bigger than the Combo's, and a nozzle rated up to 350°C for technical materials. Multicolor is still possible but needs the ACE 2 Pro module as a separate accessory, capped at 4 colors, and the price goes up by about a hundred euros.
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