Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo costs $399 and the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K costs $650, so the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is $251 cheaper. The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo scores higher in our ranking (8.5 vs 8.1 out of 10). Pick the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo for easy multi color printing on a budget. Pick the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K for miniatures and fine detail models. The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo wins 2 of 3 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo wins 2 of 3 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Kobra S1 Combo | Saturn 4 Ultra 16K | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $399 | $650 | Kobra S1 Combo |
| Warranty | 1 year | 12 months | Tie |
| Build volume | 250 x 250 x 250 mm | 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm | Kobra S1 Combo |
- You want to spend less (saves $251)
- You care most about build volume (250 x 250 x 250 mm vs 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm)
- Best for easy multi color printing on a budget
- Best for miniatures and fine detail models
- Build volume
- 250 x 250 x 250 mm
- Max speed
- 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- 4 colors
- Enclosure
- Yes
Quiet enclosed 4 color printer with a filament drying feeder
Full Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo review, pros and cons →- Build volume
- 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 150 mm/h in fast
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- Yes
Sharp 16K resin printer for miniatures with heated vat and AI cam
Full Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo | Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $650 |
| 3 year cost | $399 | $650 |
| Our score | 8.5/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #3 | #7 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year | 12 months on the machine; LCD screen 3 months; resin tank and build plate 6 months (Elegoo US store) |
| Build volume | 250 x 250 x 250 mm | 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm (Elegoo) |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s (300 mm/s recommended), 20,000 mm/s² acceleration | Up to 150 mm/h in fast mode, about 5.5 s per layer (Elegoo claim) |
| Multi color | Yes, 4 colors with one ACE Pro; 8 colors with two | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time |
| Enclosure | Yes, fully enclosed with LED lights | Yes, lift off UV blocking cover (resin printer) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, LeviQ 3.0 with Z offset | Yes, automatic leveling with no manual adjustment (Elegoo) |
| Max nozzle temp | 320 °C | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 120 °C, PEI spring steel plate | No heated bed; heated resin vat holds resin at 30 C (Elegoo); GamingTrend says preheat takes about 10 minutes |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU 95A (single color only); FAQ also lists PC, PA and fiber filled | Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin: standard, water washable, ABS like, plant based and tough resins (Elegoo) |
| Connectivity | Anycubic app, slicer software, USB drive | Dual band Wi-Fi with cluster printing (Elegoo); CNX Software also lists Ethernet and USB |
| Camera | Yes, 480P HD camera | Yes, AI camera with chamber light for empty plate and warp detection, monitoring and timelapse (Elegoo) |
| Noise | 46 dB or less standard, 44 dB or less quiet mode (Anycubic claim) | n/a |
| Assembly | About 15 minutes from unboxing to first print (Anycubic claim) | Ready to print in about 10 minutes (GamingTrend); touchscreen setup wizard (CNX Software) |
| Weight | 18 kg printer, 4.6 kg ACE Pro | 16.1 kg; 327.4 x 329.2 x 548 mm (CNX Software) |
| Best for | easy multi color printing on a budget | miniatures and fine detail models |
| Skip if | you want low waste or deep tuning | you cannot ventilate for resin fumes |
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
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
- CNX Software: Printed a chess set at 0.05 mm layers and 2.3 s exposure, with pieces taking 2 h 26 min to 3 h 7 min each and supported figurines 1 h 23 min to 1 h 56 min. Prints stuck firmly and showed sharp detail. Downsides were the 16.1 kg weight and a touchscreen only emergency stop. Source
- GamingTrend (100/100): Called it the best consumer 3D printer on the market by a large margin. Ready to print in about 10 minutes, vat preheat took about 10 minutes and print time estimates were accurate. Noted slicer software is not quite ready and the 16K gain over 12K is hard to see. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo or the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo scores higher in our ranking (8.5 vs 8.1 out of 10). Pick the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo for easy multi color printing on a budget. Pick the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K for miniatures and fine detail models.
Which is cheaper?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo at $399, versus $650 for the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $399 vs $650.
What is the difference between the Kobra S1 Combo and the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K?
Build volume: 250 x 250 x 250 mm on the Kobra S1 Combo, 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm (Elegoo) on the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K. Print speed: Up to 600 mm/s (300 mm/s recommended), 20,000 mm/s² acceleration on the Kobra S1 Combo, Up to 150 mm/h in fast mode, about 5.5 s per layer (Elegoo claim) on the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K. Multi color: Yes, 4 colors with one ACE Pro; 8 colors with two on the Kobra S1 Combo, No, resin printer prints one resin at a time on the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K.
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