Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo vs Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo and X1 Carbon are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo if price matters more; choose X1 Carbon if max colors matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo scores 60/100 against 48/100 for X1 Carbon.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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X1 Carbon
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599 € | ~1050–1250 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21.7 kg | 14.13 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 1300 W | 1000 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 7 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 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 | True |
| Max colors | 8 | 16 |
| 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 is controlled via Bambu Studio, the proprietary slicer available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as the Bambu Handy mobile app. LAN mode is supported, allowing full local control without an internet connection or cloud account. Remote monitoring via Bambu Cloud is optional. Bambu Studio accepts 3MF, STL, OBJ, and STEP files and includes advanced features such as vibration compensation and flow rate control. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo 599 € vs X1 Carbon 1150 € — Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo wins (+92%)
- Max colors: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo 8 vs X1 Carbon 16 — X1 Carbon wins (+100%)
- Native Klipper: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo yes, X1 Carbon no
- Multicolor requires accessory: X1 Carbon yes, Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo no
- Max print speed: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo 600 mm/s vs X1 Carbon 500 mm/s — Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo if…
you value price, native klipper and max print speed.
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