# Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Creality K2

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo costs $399 and the Creality K2 costs $399. The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo has a published review score and ranks #3 in our 3D printers ranking; the Creality K2 is not scored yet. Pick the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo for easy multi color printing on a budget. Pick the Creality K2 for budget enclosed multi color printing.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/anycubic-kobra-s1-combo-vs-creality-k2/

## Side by side

| | Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo | Creality K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $399 |
| 3 year cost | $399 | $399 |
| Our score | 8.5/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #3 | #38 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year (Creality store) |
| Build volume | 250 x 250 x 250 mm | 260 x 260 x 260 mm (Creality) |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s (300 mm/s recommended), 20,000 mm/s² acceleration | Up to 600 mm/s (Creality) |
| Multi color | Yes, 4 colors with one ACE Pro; 8 colors with two | Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with four units (Creality); CFS cannot feed TPU and has no active drying (Notebookcheck) |
| Enclosure | Yes, fully enclosed with LED lights | Yes, enclosed chamber without active heating (Notebookcheck) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, LeviQ 3.0 with Z offset | Yes, smart auto leveling of the target print area (Creality) |
| Max nozzle temp | 320 °C | 300 C (Notebookcheck, The Gadgeteer) |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 120 °C, PEI spring steel plate | Yes, up to 100 C, double sided textured PEI plate (Notebookcheck) |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU 95A (single color only); FAQ also lists PC, PA and fiber filled | PLA, PETG, ABS, PLA CF (The Gadgeteer); TPU only through the external feed (Notebookcheck) |
| Connectivity | Anycubic app, slicer software, USB drive | Wi-Fi, USB Type A; Creality Print desktop, web and phone apps (Notebookcheck) |
| Camera | Yes, 480P HD camera | No nozzle camera, per Notebookcheck; Creality lists print failure detection |
| Noise | 46 dB or less standard, 44 dB or less quiet mode (Anycubic claim) | Creality says it runs as quietly as typing on a laptop; The Gadgeteer measured about 46 dB across its K2 series test units |
| Assembly | About 15 minutes from unboxing to first print (Anycubic claim) | Ready to print in about an hour including calibration and a software update (Notebookcheck) |
| Weight | 18 kg printer, 4.6 kg ACE Pro | 18.3 kg without CFS; 404 x 436 x 545 mm (Notebookcheck, The Gadgeteer) |
| Best for | easy multi color printing on a budget | budget enclosed multi color printing |
| Skip if | you want low waste or deep tuning | you need a heated chamber |

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

### Creality K2

- Notebookcheck: Ready to print in about an hour. A 20 mm calibration cube measured within 0.005 mm, threads worked down to M3 and overhangs to 70 degrees printed without supports. Auto filament changes were reliable; one clog cleared in minutes. Cons were no heated chamber and no CFS drying. [Source](https://www.notebookcheck.net/3D-printer-with-multicolor-support-The-Creality-K2-Combo-prints-well-and-is-easy-to-use.1339559.0.html)
- The Gadgeteer: Tested alongside the K2 Pro. A fidget, a fine loop mesh and a PLA pirate ship (with noticeable stringing in the sail gaps) printed fine, but a chainmail style print failed twice. Called it a strong pick for buyers who want a cheaper feature rich printer. [Source](https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/10/29/creality-k2-combo-and-creality-k2-pro-combo-review-feature-rich-3d-printing-platforms/)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo or the Creality K2?

The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo has a published review score and ranks #3 in our 3D printers ranking; the Creality K2 is not scored yet. Pick the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo for easy multi color printing on a budget. Pick the Creality K2 for budget enclosed multi color printing.

### What is the difference between the Kobra S1 Combo and the K2?

Build volume: 250 x 250 x 250 mm on the Kobra S1 Combo, 260 x 260 x 260 mm (Creality) on the K2. 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 (Creality) on the K2. Multi color: Yes, 4 colors with one ACE Pro; 8 colors with two on the Kobra S1 Combo, Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with… on the K2.

Full reviews: [Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/anycubic-kobra-s1-combo/index.md), [Creality K2](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/creality-k2/index.md)