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Anycubic · FDM CoreXY · 2025

Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo review

Enclosed CoreXY plus a four-colour ACE Pro that doubles as a filament dryer, all for the price of a bare P1S. Rough edges in software, strong hardware value.

Best for: Multi-colour with an enclosure on a mid-range budget.

The PIF Score

6.8PIF
Ease7
Speed8
Materials7
Openness4
Value8

Five axes, each out of ten, averaged with no weighting. How we score.

What we like

  • Enclosed and multi-colour in one bundle
  • Integrated filament drying
  • Fast for the price

What we don't

  • Slicer and firmware need polish
  • Colour changes waste filament
  • Smaller community
True cost

What it really costs to own in your country

Pre-filled with typical local rates. Change anything to match your own use.

Running cost / year—power · filament
Per print hour—incl. upkeep
3-year total—printer + running

Assumes ~150 W average draw while printing and a small yearly allowance for nozzles, plates and PTFE. An estimate for comparing printers against each other, not a quote.

Full specifications

TypeFDM CoreXY
Released2025
Build volume250 × 250 × 250 mm
Max speed600 mm/s
Hotend max temp320 °C
Bed max temp110 °C
Nozzle0.4 mm hardened
Bed levellingAutomatic
EnclosureYes
Multi-materialACE Pro included (4 colours + drying)
ConnectivityWi-Fi, USB
Recommended slicerAnycubic Slicer / Orca
Typical power draw~150 W while printing (our estimate)
Specifications are the manufacturer's published figures. "Max speed" is a peak that no printer holds across a whole part, so use it for comparison and don't expect it in real print times.
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