Anycubic Kobra S1
The worst ownership record here: owner reports of repeated hotend failures including a melting unit, QC described as Anycubic's chronic weakness, and support described as terrible. It trades blows with the P1S on paper output, but paper output is not what this lens buys. The tempting price is the trap. Buy the Bambu Lab P1S instead.
Consolidated from 57 cited sources across 49 outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 1 glowing source
- 41 positive sources
- 11 mixed sources
- 2 unconvinced sources
7 of 16 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.
The worst ownership record on the board: owner reports of repeated hotend failures including a melting unit, QC described as Anycubic's chronic weakness, and support described as terrible, with the tempting price being the trap itself.
Flagged 15 October 2026
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Pros & cons
- ✓ Trades blows with the Bambu P1S on paper output
- ✓ Competitive hardware performance
- ✓ Enclosed multicolor printing at a lower tier than its main rival
- ✓ Competitive on speed in a head-to-head against the Bambu P1S
- ✓ Strong long-term value in reviewer comparison
- ✗ Owner reports of repeated hotend failures, including a melting unit
- ✗ QC described as Anycubic's chronic weakness
- ✗ Support described by owners as terrible
- ✗ The tempting price is not worth the headache, per owners
- ✗ Ownership cost rises, making it a risky choice
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. 1 outlet wouldn't let us check its link.
Evidence 10 articles, 44 video reviews and 3 community sources
41 positive sources
The most obvious difference is the volume: according to Anycubic, we're talking about 2.74 times more print space than the standard S1. But the real change goes far beyond size. While the S1 is an open Cartesian machine aimed at the average user, the S1 Max is a fully enclosed CoreXY designed for serious work.Read T
16 Ways The Anycubic Kobra S1 Is BETTER Than a Bambu Lab X1 CarbonWatch N
Also for printing with more than a dozen filaments: Anycubic has added a new 3D printer to its lineup that is said to support various filament types and, according to the manufacturer, comes with an improved hotend. The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo will initially be available at a discounted price.Read J
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo can achieve 4-color printing.Watch F Facebook Rob Coleman · owner
I had the original S1 and it came with its casing all bent upwards on one side which made it print terribly most of the time but I did get a couple of good prints out of it and it's print quality is incredible when it works.View post E
It has been incredibly stable. It is not the rendered any failed prints for us and what we really like about the printer is the build size and the quality that we're getting from this printer right out of the box.Watch M
As we've seen, the Anycubic Kobra S1 is much more than your average 3D printer. It's a true beast that redefines what we can expect in its range: blistering speed, jaw-dropping precision, and incredible ease of use.Read N
So, this is already looking like a great combo for creative projects. Getting started was super easy. All I had to do was load the filaments into the ACA Pro.Watch T
Fast and accurate, the Anycubic Kobra S1 is the first 3D printer we've tested to score 30 / 30 in the print quality test. If you're looking for accuracy and fine-detail, you'll find it here.Read V
Anycubic Kobra S1 + Ace Pro – Surprisingly Easy, Seriously FunWatch T
We absolutely loved the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo when we tested out this 3D printer. It's fast, user-friendly, and suitable for beginners, hobbyists, and even micro-business users.Read P
So, when I got my hands on a K2 Plus, it was a big game-changer in my workflow, since I could now commit to fairly large 3D prints in pretty advanced materials like ASA and ABS, which is why the Anycubic Kobra S1 Max is such a huge deal. It promises a lot of the same benefits as the K2 Plus and then some for nearly half the price.Watch T
That is exactly what I want from a modern 3D printer, and it is why I would comfortably recommend the Kobra S1 Combo to most people looking for an enclosed CoreXY machine.Read A
The Cobra S1 is definitely one of the best. The bottom layer is also printed very well, even better than some printers at a higher price point. Then I'll print the tolerance model to see how well the parts fit together. This one finished in 1 hour and 18 minutes. Again, an in average time. On the square side, it clears up to 0.05 mm.Watch M
The difference here is that everything comes factory-integrated and tested — a real plus if you'd rather skip the technical setup.Read T
🖨️ Unboxing and first setup without headachesWatch E
The Anycubic Kobra S1 features a generous 250mm x 250mm x 250mm build volume and many of the usual offerings of a modern 3D printer. This includes a core xy motion system, nice touch screen, WIFI connectivity, on board time-lapse camera, integrated lighting, and connectivity to the Anycubic cloud app. It even has AI print failure detection and can apparently detect loose belts.Watch 3
If you’re serious about 3D printing, the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is a heavyweight contender in the Core‑XY arena. With a solid 250×250×250 mm build volume, max speeds up to 600 mm/s (300 mm/s recommended), and a hotend heated to 320 °C, this rig handles PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU—you name it .Watch B
Unboxing the Anycubic S1 Combo — setup in minutes, no print failures, and perfect results.Watch C
So on paper this thing checks all the boxes. It's fully enclosed, has a huge print area, it's 350 mm cubed, also comes with an optional Ace 2 Pro, so you can do multi-color prints, super fast XY core printing system, and basically everything you'd want in a 3D printer.Watch 3
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Max can handle professional-grade engineering parts AND massive DIY crafting projects.Watch 3
That sounds pretty cool. Then right on Any Cub's Any Cubic's official page, Cobra S1 Max first look. Well, the name's kind of in it. It's the Cobra S1 Max. And that's a helmet in there. What's always my son is the one. I'm not into the whole like, you know, making the kind of outfits and stuff, but my youngest son, he's 14.Watch D
And jumping right to my conclusion, this is a great printer, and I'm honestly surprised. Lately, a lot of printers been coming to me for testing and review purposes, and this is probably the first time I've seen a printer that actually ticks all the boxes.Watch 3
So there's a lot to like about the Anycubic Cobra S1 Max.Watch G
The Anycubic Kobra S1 is an awesome 3D Printer and the addition of the ACE PRO makes it even better…Today im adding 5 3D POrinted add ons to make it even better !Watch G
The Cobra S1 comes from any cubic. A decade into 3D printing. Now, this offering promises fast printer speeds, ease of use, and is compatible with a heated AMS that brings it into bamboo level territory.Watch G
The Anycubic Kobra S1 is an awesome 3D Printer and the addition of the ACE PRO makes it even better…Today I’m reviewing this beauty …make sure to check it outWatch W
If you’re looking for fast, reliable printing with modern features, this one is definitely worth a look.Watch S
this 3d printer is amazing! It can print all types of materials!Watch C
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo Unboxing, Setup & Review | Better than Bambu Labs X1C | Multi-Color PrintingWatch C
And after putting a couple hundred hours on both of these machines, I can confidently say that both of these 3D printers are the best ones I've ever used.Watch C
This is perfect for small business owners, DIY creators, and anyone looking to expand into 3D printing.Watch C Crushr Reviews Crushr Reviews · 7.8K subscribers · Mar 2025
I have been truly impressed with this printer so far, and I’m glad I have it. Hands down a great printer for the beginner as well as the professional at a budget priceWatch 3
From its impressive build volume to smart auto-leveling and high-speed printing capabilities, this printer is built to take your projects to the next level.Watch H
And the print quality on this thing is insane. So just like the Bambble FP1S, as you guys can see, the Any Cubic Cobra S1 is 3D printing at very fast speeds as as well.Watch L
So, I've purchased a new 3D printer, the Any Cubic Cobra S1 Combo. And why did I choose an any cubic machine over Bamboo Lab 1? Well, that's what we discuss today. I am Paul. This is my little modup.Watch D
In Episode 28 of the Kobra S1 Series, I’m diving deep to help you reinvigorate your joy for 3D printing (especially if you're recovering from Ender series trauma like me!). We are covering everything from the Ace Pro and hotend swaps to modifying the stock bed and installing Rinkhals to help achieve that perfect bed mesh.Watch S
But, so far, um I'm impressed. Check out the review. Nice. They put a big fragile sticker on it. Tear along the arrow. Separate the box. Lift it out together. All right. >> What's in the box? Power cords. Sensor. Lots of cables. All right. So, there's quite a few zip ties in here. Now, we got zip ties up here. Oof.Watch H
And this test print completed with no issues whatsoever. Uh I know I could have done a larger print, but since this was my first time using carbon fiber, I didn't want to risk uh wasting all that filament. But uh so far so good. I will go ahead and remove all these supports and clean it up a bit. And here's the final result. It's actually pretty good. I love this material.Watch T
So, first off, the number one reason I recogn recommend this printer because in its class for all the features that it has, it is the cheapest option available on the market. Um, and it is decent quality. Looking inside here, it is a corxy is fully enclosed which let which lets you print engineering grade filaments. Your hotend gets up to I believe 320° C.Watch T
This is the first time we’ve seen a consumer-level 350mm enclosed CoreXY with both high-temp engineering material support and 16-colour switching in one integrated platform.Watch
11 mixed sources
For the right buyer, that is a real lane. For the wrong buyer, it is easy overkill. If your work regularly demands large one-piece parts and you want to stay in the enclosed prosumer world, the Kobra S1 Max is worth attention. If you mostly print normal-size jobs, you are probably better off saving money, space, and complexity with a smaller machine.Read J
This is a very large 3D printer with a lot of features packed in, but there are several downsides in the software department that left me a little underwhelmed. Now, before we dive into the details of this machine and some of my criticisms, I have sent a list of my issues to Anycubic, and they did send back a detailed response addressing all of my points.Watch F Facebook Facebook post
I 100% agree. Out of 5 of my Kobra S1s, only 1 works now. The others have layer shift nightmares, retraction problem, and extrusion problems. Just bought my 2nd and 3rd P1S.View post A
However, reliability became the deal-breaker. Across repeated tests, I was unable to get this printer to start two prints in a row without intervention. After one successful print, subsequent jobs frequently failed to load, feed, or begin correctly, requiring disassembly and troubleshooting before printing again. This happened across different models, profiles, and even Anycubic filament.Watch 3
there are some concerns we really need to address.Watch N
After spending some time putting this printer through its paces, I have a pretty good idea where it shines, where it could still improve, and who I think it's really for.Watch R
“I’ll walk you through what stood out, what could be better, and if this combo kit is actually worth your money.Watch E
But under that kind of pressure, things started to break. This isn't just a long-term review. This is what early reviews got wrong. the quirks that show up after weeks of real use, the problems that tuning can't fix, and the surprising things this printer actually gets right.Watch A
Um uh the only thing or one of the things that is a little different about it is yeah it is definitely prone to nozzle clogging. Um even with the low settings um yeah I even removed this lid. Uh, one of my buddies, he says he has the S1 and he actually removed the door completely and the lid completely and he said he doesn't have any problems with it.Watch I
Uh everything for the most part has been going pretty good uh after I did the firmware update. So, when it's switching from one spool to another spool if you're using the same colors, you can get that overshift like I did on the first one. See this? Supposed to be like this. Came out like this. So, that seems to have been rectified with the the firmware update.Watch C
And yes, I know the Any Cubic Copra S1 Combo has already been out for a few months now. So, you might be asking yourself why a review only now. The reason is actually quite simple. Right after release, many YouTubers had already published the tests. A lot of quick impressions, the usual Beni and tolerance tests, and of course, the weaknesses that immediately stood out back then. But there's the thWatch
2 unconvinced sources
The S1 Max Combo is not designed to be a beginner-friendly, zero-effort machine.Read T
I initiated that support ticket on May 3rd and pretty disappointed, I'm past the return window. But we're going to talk about what is going on because I believe I traced down the issue and support has taken 2 weeks to send me the wrong part. I want to love this thing because for its 350 mm cubed print volume, it's one of the physically more compact printers for its print volume.Watch
2 stance not read sources
Hi, I'm Ken of Rist Innovations and welcome to today's video comparing everything about the AnyCubic Kobra S1 and the Bambu Lab P1S 3D printers so you can make an informed decision on which one to buy if you are considering these printers.Watch
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It ranks #17 of 20 on our 3D printers tier list, in F tier. That placement draws on 57 cited sources across 49 outlets.
2 of the 55 sources with a clear view are critical of it: Makers101 and Tony Kramer (TKMakes). Owner reports of repeated hotend failures, including a melting unit. QC described as Anycubic's chronic weakness. Support described by owners as terrible. The tempting price is not worth the headache, per owners. Ownership cost rises, making it a risky choice.
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