The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is shaking up the 3D printing world. With up to 8-color printing, a CoreXY motion system, and speeds up to 600mm/s, it’s aiming squarely at makers who want premium performance at a budget price. After testing it hands-on, here’s what stands out.

Unboxing and Setup

Right out of the box, setup took about 15 minutes thanks to LeviQ 3.0 auto-leveling and the built-in Z-axis offset calibration. The printer arrives well-packaged and mostly assembled, with the ACE Pro color engine connecting easily via signal cable and filament tubes.

Even better, the dryer unit allows you to print and dry simultaneously, reducing filament brittleness and moisture problems — a feature usually reserved for higher-end machines.

Performance and Print Quality

The Kobra S1 Combo’s CoreXY design provides fast, stable motion with excellent detail retention. I hit the advertised 600 mm/s speeds in shorter runs while maintaining clean layer lines.

The 320°C hotend handles PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, and TPU without clogging. Print noise stays around 44 dB in quiet mode — quieter than most fans in your workspace.

The AI spaghetti detection, belt-tension monitoring, and power-loss recovery all worked reliably in my tests.

Multi-Color Printing

The ACE Pro color system supports 4 or 8 filaments, with auto-refill and anti-tangle detection. Color changes are smooth, though you’ll notice a brief pause between swaps as it purges filament. This printer makes multi-color projects like logos, signage, and cosplay props accessible to hobbyists for the first time at this price point.

Software and Connectivity

Anycubic’s new Slicer Next software (based on Orca) feels responsive, with built-in profiles optimized for the S1. The Anycubic App adds remote monitoring, time-lapse support, and print control via Wi-Fi or USB.

Pros

✅ Multi-color printing (4 or 8 filaments)
✅ Fast: up to 600mm/s
✅ Built-in filament dryer
✅ Quiet 44dB operation
✅ Quick assembly and calibration
✅ Works with all major filaments

Cons

⚠️ Random filament bundle colors
⚠️ Slow flush time between colors
⚠️ Limited camera resolution (480p)
⚠️ Some users report slicer refresh bugs

Final Verdict

At $499 during sale, the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo feels like a serious rival to machines double its price. For creators who want to dive into multi-color printing without the Bambu Lab price tag, this is a no-brainer.

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