Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro vs Anycubic Kobra X
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two open entry-level cartesian printers: the Kobra 2 Pro costs about 285 € and prints in a single color, the Kobra X costs 389 € and adds multicolor with an accessory, native Klipper and a larger bed.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | 389 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.5 × 46.3 × 48.6 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 8.4 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 260 × 260 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 260 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | No | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | No | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | Yes |
| Max colors | 1 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Anycubic Kobra OS (a closed Klipper-based system) compatible with the Anycubic mobile app for remote control. Supports all major slicers. | Uses Anycubic Slicer Next with AI monitoring capabilities via mobile app and remote control. |
The differences that matter
- Multicolor: up to 4 colors with an accessory on the Kobra X, a single color on the Kobra 2 Pro → multicolor is only possible on the Kobra X.
- Volume: 220 × 220 × 250 mm against 260 × 260 × 260 mm → a part 250 mm on a side fits only on the Kobra X.
- Nozzle: 260 °C against 300 °C → beyond 260 °C you need the Kobra X.
- Klipper: native on the Kobra X, closed and Klipper-based on the Kobra 2 Pro → only the Kobra X is open.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Pro if…
One material at a time on a small budget, with parts up to 220 mm on a side and a bed that heats to 110 °C, as declared by the manufacturer. You give up multicolor and the nozzle stops at 260 °C; the Kobra OS firmware is Klipper-based but closed.
Choose Kobra X if…
Many-color models, up to 4 with the accessory, and parts up to 260 mm on a side, with native Klipper. You spend about 100 € more and the bed stops at 100 °C.
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
- ELEGOO PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- Bambu Lab PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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