# Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo review

Quiet enclosed 4 color printer with a filament drying feeder

- Our score: 7.9 out of 10
- Price: $399 (checked Oct 27, 2026)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: easy multi color printing on a budget
- Skip if: you want low waste or deep tuning
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/anycubic-kobra-s1-combo/

## Verdict

The Kobra S1 Combo is a good value enclosed printer for people who want multi color prints without much fuss. It runs quietly and its ACE Pro unit also dries filament. Skip it if you hate waste or want deep firmware control, since color swaps purge filament and settings are limited.

## Pros

- Strong value for a 4 color enclosed printer
- Quiet, about 44 dB measured by Notebookcheck
- ACE Pro dries filament as it feeds
- Fast setup of about 10 minutes per TechRadar

## Cons

- Multi color prints are much slower
- Purging wastes filament
- Needs two power outlets
- Limited firmware settings per Notebookcheck

## Specs

- build volume: 250 x 250 x 250 mm
- print speed: Up to 600 mm/s (300 mm/s recommended), 20,000 mm/s² acceleration
- multi color: Yes, 4 colors with one ACE Pro; 8 colors with two
- enclosure: Yes, fully enclosed with LED lights
- auto leveling: Yes, LeviQ 3.0 with Z offset
- max nozzle temp: 320 °C
- heated bed: Yes, up to 120 °C, PEI spring steel plate
- filament types: PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU 95A (single color only); FAQ also lists PC, PA and fiber filled
- connectivity: Anycubic app, slicer software, USB drive
- camera: Yes, 480P HD camera
- noise: 46 dB or less standard, 44 dB or less quiet mode (Anycubic claim)
- assembly: About 15 minutes from unboxing to first print (Anycubic claim)
- weight: 18 kg printer, 4.6 kg ACE Pro

## Safety

- recalls: Not checked
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active
- warranty: 1 year

## Questions buyers ask

### How many colors can it print?

Four with one ACE Pro, or eight with two ACE Pro units.

### Is it quiet?

Fairly. Anycubic claims 44 dB in quiet mode and Notebookcheck measured 44 dB(A) at one meter.

### Can it print TPU in color?

No. TPU 95A works only as a single color and cannot run through the ACE Pro.

## Sources

1. [Anycubic store: Kobra S1 Combo](https://store.anycubic.com/products/kobra-s1-combo)
2. [TechRadar: Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo review](https://www.techradar.com/pro/anycubic-kobra-s1-combo-review)
3. [Notebookcheck: Kobra S1 Combo review](https://www.notebookcheck.net/A-splash-of-color-on-your-desk-Reviewing-the-Anycubic-Kobra-S1-Combo-Ace-Pro.1010199.0.html)