Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo vs Creality K1 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo and K1 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo if price and max colors matters more; choose K1 Max if work area matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo scores 60/100 against 49/100 for K1 Max.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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K1 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599 € | 899 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 43.5 × 46.2 × 52.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21.7 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 1300 W | 1000 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 300 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 300 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 300 °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 | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | true | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | false | True |
| 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. | It runs on the Klipper-based Creality OS. Compatible with Creality Print, Cura, and PrusaSlicer, featuring remote control support via Wi-Fi or LAN. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo 599 € vs K1 Max 899 € — Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo wins (+50%)
- Max colors: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo 8 vs K1 Max 4 — Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo wins (+100%)
- Work area: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo 250×250 mm vs K1 Max 300×300 mm — K1 Max wins (+44%)
- Multicolor printing: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo yes, K1 Max no
- Multicolor requires accessory: K1 Max yes, Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo if…
you value price, max colors and multicolor printing.
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