Anycubic Kobra S1: Specs, Price and Who It Suits
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo specs, launch price and who it suits, from Anycubic's own pages. Not tested by us.
By Sepehr Sabbagh-pour · Published 10 October 2026 · 5 min read
Not tested by us. Nozzle Notes has not printed on the Anycubic Kobra S1. The figures below come from Anycubic's press release and its store page, checked on 2026-10-10. Performance numbers are Anycubic's claims.
What Anycubic announced
Anycubic issued a press release on January 3, 2025 announcing the pre-sale of the S1 Combo, which it called its first multi-color FDM printer with a fully enclosed CoreXY structure. Pre-orders began on January 2, 2025 at a founder's price of $549 (or 549 euros), followed by early-bird phases and in-stock sales from February 11.
The release describes it as the company's third multi-color FDM printer after the Kobra 3 Combo (May 2024) and the Kobra 3 Max. Both of those are bed slingers, so the S1 is the first with an enclosed CoreXY design.
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo specifications
From the specification section of Anycubic's store page.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Build volume | 250 x 250 x 250 mm |
| Structure | Fully enclosed CoreXY; Kobra OS firmware |
| Speed | Recommended 300 mm/s, maximum 600 mm/s |
| Acceleration | Recommended 10,000 mm/s2, maximum 20,000 mm/s2 |
| Nozzle | Up to 320 C; 0.4 mm standard, 0.25, 0.6 and 0.8 mm optional |
| Heated bed | Up to 120 C; PEI spring steel plate |
| Leveling | LeviQ 3.0 automatic leveling with Z offset |
| Multicolor | ACE Pro: 4 colors, or 8 with two units; active drying up to 55 C |
| Filaments listed | PLA, PETG, TPU 95A (not compatible with ACE Pro), ABS, ASA |
| Monitoring | 480P camera; AI spaghetti detection; filament tangle detection |
| Screen and noise | 4.3 inch touchscreen; 46 dB standard, 44 dB quiet mode |
| Weight | Printer 18 kg; ACE Pro 4.6 kg |
Price
The launch price was a $549 founder's price. On 2026-10-10 Anycubic's store page showed the 4-color Combo with no filament at $399 (listed as 'Other' plug type) or $459 (EU plug), in US dollars. The 8-color Combo started at $598 and $688. Every variant was marked out of stock, so we cannot say what you would pay today. Bundles with 4 kg of filament cost more.
Anycubic's store also lists a larger Kobra S1 Max Combo from $899. For other options in this price range, see best budget 3D printers.
What is new
- Enclosed CoreXY. Anycubic says this brings more stable temperatures and a wider material range than its bed slingers. See CoreXY vs bed slinger.
- Filament drying while printing. The ACE Pro uses heaters and air circulation to dry filament; Anycubic claims it can lower box humidity from 93.2 to 42.6 percent in 10 minutes. Our guide on how to dry filament explains why this matters.
- Upgraded hotend. Anycubic describes a newly upgraded 320 C all-metal hotend with a tool-free swap.
- Quieter running and automatic resume after power loss.
Who it suits (opinion from the specs)
This is our reading of the specs, not experience with the machine.
- Likely to suit: buyers who want multi-color printing and ABS or ASA capability from a budget enclosed printer. Anycubic says it arrives 95 percent pre-assembled.
- Check first: stock and the final price, and the ACE Pro limit that TPU 95A is not compatible with it.
- Less suited: anyone needing more than a 250 mm cube. Read multicolor 3D printing explained before paying for color capability you may not use.
First time buying? Start with the first printer checklist.
What we would test
- Print time for a standard model at recommended and maximum speed settings.
- ACE Pro reliability across many color changes, and the filament waste per change.
- Whether the drying function measurably helps with hygroscopic filament.
- Real noise levels against the 44 to 46 dB claim.
- Power draw and running cost, using the print cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions
When was the Anycubic Kobra S1 announced?
Anycubic's press release is dated January 3, 2025, and pre-orders began on January 2, 2025 at a founder's price of $549.
What is the Anycubic Kobra S1 build volume?
Anycubic lists 250 x 250 x 250 mm.
How many colors can the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo print?
The ACE Pro unit holds four spools, and Anycubic says two units give eight colors. We have not tested multi-color printing.
How fast is the Anycubic Kobra S1?
Anycubic recommends 300 mm/s and claims a maximum of 600 mm/s, with up to 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration. These are maker figures, and real print times depend on the model and filament.
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