Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo vs Creality K1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The K1 is an enclosed CoreXY at 329 € that prints in a single color; the Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo costs 270 € more and brings multicolor, up to 8 colors. Anyone who does not print in color has little reason to pay for it.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599 € | 329 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21.7 kg | 9.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | 1300 W | 350 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 | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 100 °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 | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | — |
| 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. | Pre-installed Klipper firmware with Creality OS interface. Wi-Fi connectivity and built-in 4.3" touch screen. |
The differences that matter
- 599 € against 329 € → 270 € more buys multicolor
- Multicolor yes against no → the K1 stays at one color
- Plate 250×250 mm against 220×220 → a 25 cm part fits on the Kobra and not on the K1
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo if…
The Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo is for printing objects in several colors, up to 8. The plate is 250×250 mm, the heated bed reaches 120 °C and the nozzle 320 °C (manufacturer-stated values). The trade-off: 270 € more and a 21.7 kg machine against the K1's 9.6 kg.
Choose K1 if…
The K1 is for single-color printing at 329 € in a 9.6 kg enclosed machine, with Klipper firmware preinstalled and a 4.3-inch touchscreen. The trade-off: a 220×220 mm plate, bed at 100 °C, nozzle at 300 °C and no multicolor. The model dates from 2023.
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
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