Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Creality K1C (2025)
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 27, 2026
As of Oct 27, 2026, the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo costs $399 and the Creality K1C (2025) costs $499, so the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is $100 cheaper. The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo has a published review score and ranks #1 in our 3D printers ranking; the Creality K1C (2025) is not scored yet. Pick the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo for easy multi color printing on a budget. Pick the Creality K1C (2025) for fast single color prints in tough materials.
- Build volume
- 250 x 250 x 250 mm
- Max speed
- 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- 4 colors
- Enclosure
- Yes
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.
Full Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo review →- Build volume
- 220 x 220 x 250 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- Yes
The K1C is a fast, fully enclosed printer that handles tough materials like carbon fiber blends and ABS. Its AI camera lets you watch prints from your phone and can catch failed prints. Skip it if you want multi color printing today or a quiet machine at top speed.
Full Creality K1C (2025) review →Side by side
| Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo | Creality K1C (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $499 |
| 3 year cost | $399 | $499 |
| Our score | 7.9/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #1 | #13 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year | Up to 12 months (Creality store) |
| Build volume | 250 x 250 x 250 mm | 220 x 220 x 250 mm |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s (300 mm/s recommended), 20,000 mm/s² acceleration | Up to 600 mm/s (300 mm/s typical), 20,000 mm/s² acceleration |
| Multi color | Yes, 4 colors with one ACE Pro; 8 colors with two | No, single color; Creality says the 2025 version is set to add multi color with its CFS unit later |
| Enclosure | Yes, fully enclosed with LED lights | Yes, fully enclosed with glass door, carbon filter and chamber fan |
| Auto leveling | Yes, LeviQ 3.0 with Z offset | Yes, hands free auto leveling with auto Z offset |
| Max nozzle temp | 320 °C | 300 °C, hardened steel nozzle |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 120 °C, PEI spring steel plate | Yes, up to 100 °C, PEI flexible plate |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU 95A (single color only); FAQ also lists PC, PA and fiber filled | PLA, PETG, PET, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, PLA-CF, PA-CF, PET-CF |
| Connectivity | Anycubic app, slicer software, USB drive | Wi-Fi, USB drive, Creality Cloud app |
| Camera | Yes, 480P HD camera | Yes, AI camera for spaghetti detection, time lapse and remote view |
| Noise | 46 dB or less standard, 44 dB or less quiet mode (Anycubic claim) | 45 dB or less in silent mode at 1 m (Creality claim) |
| Assembly | About 15 minutes from unboxing to first print (Anycubic claim) | Comes assembled; Creality claims about 3 minutes to power on |
| Weight | 18 kg printer, 4.6 kg ACE Pro | 12.4 kg net |
| Best for | easy multi color printing on a budget | fast single color prints in tough materials |
| Skip if | you want low waste or deep tuning | you want multi color prints today |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo
- TechRadar (4.5/5): Scored 27 of 30 on a print quality test with about 0.21 mm average X/Y error. A 43 minute single color print became a 14 hour multi color print. Source
- Notebookcheck: Measured 44 dB(A) at one meter. Quality was best up to about 200 mm/s, and nozzle cleaning plus purging caused significant waste. Source
Creality K1C (2025)
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. A speed Benchy took 13 min 53 s at 300 mm/s and ABS and nylon parts printed with no warping. Cons were the poor filament path and needing glue stick on the PEI plate. Source
- Tech Advisor: Called it a strong, reliable printer for beginners with impressive print quality and a useful built in camera, but noisy at high speed and frustrating for filament changes. Source
Pros and cons
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo
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
Creality K1C (2025)
Pros
- Enclosed body handles ABS, ASA and nylon
- Very fast CoreXY motion
- Built in AI camera for monitoring
- Hardened nozzle prints carbon fiber blends
Cons
- Single color only for now
- Can be noisy at high speed per Tech Advisor
- Sharp filament path makes changes awkward
- Tom's Hardware needed glue stick on the PEI plate
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo or the Creality K1C (2025)?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo has a published review score and ranks #1 in our 3D printers ranking; the Creality K1C (2025) is not scored yet. Pick the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo for easy multi color printing on a budget. Pick the Creality K1C (2025) for fast single color prints in tough materials.
Which is cheaper?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo at $399, versus $499 for the Creality K1C (2025), checked Oct 27, 2026.
What is the difference between the Kobra S1 Combo and the K1C (2025)?
Build volume: 250 x 250 x 250 mm on the Kobra S1 Combo, 220 x 220 x 250 mm on the K1C (2025). Print speed: Up to 600 mm/s (300 mm/s recommended), 20,000 mm/s² acceleration on the Kobra S1 Combo, Up to 600 mm/s (300 mm/s typical), 20,000 mm/s² acceleration on the K1C (2025). Multi color: Yes, 4 colors with one ACE Pro; 8 colors with two on the Kobra S1 Combo, No, single color; Creality says the 2025 version is set to add multi color with its CFS… on the K1C (2025).
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