Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo vs Creality Hi Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two multicolor FDM printers that part ways on what the price gap buys: an enclosed chamber and more colors on the Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo, a taller build volume and €250 saved on the Hi Combo.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599 € | 349 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 40.9 × 39.2 × 47.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21.7 kg | 13.31 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 260 × 260 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 1300 W | 1150 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 260 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 300 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | No |
| 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 | No |
| 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. | Runs Creality OS, a Klipper-derived firmware, with input shaper and pressure advance pre-configured. The primary slicer is Creality Print (free), also compatible with Orca Slicer. Remote monitoring via Creality Cloud is available but not required for local use. |
The differences that matter
- Price: €599 against €349 → the Hi Combo costs €250 less.
- Chamber and colors: enclosed, up to 8 colors against open, up to 4 → the Kobra covers parts in more colors and the enclosed chamber.
- Build height: 250 mm against 300 mm → the Hi Combo takes parts 50 mm taller, and its plate is slightly wider too (260 against 250 mm).
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo if…
you print in several colors in an enclosed machine and use up to eight in a single part. The compromise is the price and a lower build height: tall objects have to be split sooner than on the Hi Combo.
Choose Hi Combo if…
you print in up to four colors, do not need an enclosed chamber and want to spend less. You also get more height and a slightly wider plate for tall parts. The machine is open and runs Creality OS with Creality Print, which also works with Orca Slicer.
Where to buy
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Filaments for these printers
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