Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo vs Bambu Lab X2D
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
An open Cartesian printer running Klipper against an enclosed CoreXY with two nozzles: what decides it is how much multicolor matters. Anyone who mostly prints in one or two colours has little to gain from the dearer machine.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | 629 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 16.25 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 1600 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 1000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 50 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 260 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 1000 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | Yes |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | Yes |
| Native Klipper | Yes | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | Yes |
| Max colors | 4 | 25 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | It runs Kobra OS (based on Klipper) with a 4.3-inch touch interface. It is compatible with Anycubic Slicer for color management and connects via Wi-Fi for remote monitoring through the app. | The X2D uses Bambu Studio as its official software, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It also accepts standard G-code from third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Cura, though some advanced features — including automatic calibration and dual-nozzle workflow management — are only fully supported within Bambu Studio. |
The differences that matter
- Price: about €450 (listed between €400 and €500) vs €629 → the X2D costs about €180 more.
- Colours: 4 vs 25 with the accessory → a part with more than four colours can only be printed on the X2D.
- Frame: enclosed CoreXY with speeds up to 1000 mm/s vs open Cartesian at 600 mm/s (manufacturer's figures) → the X2D has more headroom on print times.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Combo if…
For prototypes and everyday objects in one or two colours, on Kobra OS (Klipper-based) with a 4.3-inch touchscreen and Anycubic Slicer. The trade-offs are no enclosure, a single nozzle and fewer colours.
Choose X2D if…
For parts with many colours or two materials in the same object, inside an enclosed chamber. The trade-off is depending on Bambu Studio for the advanced functions, such as automatic calibration and two-nozzle management, and paying more.
Where to buy
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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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