Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 vs Anycubic Kobra X
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Choose the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 if you want a 2025 3D printer with a lower budget, a higher bed temperature (110 °C), and the ability to manage up to 8 colors with the ACE Pro accessory. Choose the Anycubic Kobra X if you prefer a 2026 model with a slightly larger build area (260 × 260 mm) and Anycubic Slicer Next software with AI monitoring via app.
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Kobra 3 V2
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Kobra X
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 349 € | 389 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.29 × 50.47 × 48.3 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 9.37 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 255 × 255 mm | 260 × 260 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 255 mm | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 260 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | true |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | true |
| Max colors | 8 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Powered by Anycubic Kobra OS (based on Klipper) and operated via a 4.3-inch capacitive touch interface. Compatible with Anycubic Slicer, OrcaSlicer, and other third-party software. It offers Wi-Fi connectivity and integration with the Anycubic app for remote monitoring. Multicolor printing requires the external ACE Pro module, sold separately. | Uses Anycubic Slicer Next with AI monitoring capabilities via mobile app and remote control. |
The differences that matter
- Price and launch year: The Kobra 3 V2 is a 2025 model priced at €349, while the Kobra X was launched in 2026 at €389.
- Build area: The Kobra X offers a 260 × 260 mm build area, slightly larger than the 255 × 255 mm of the Kobra 3 V2, while both maintain the same Z height of 260 mm.
- Color management: Although both models require an external accessory for multicolor printing, the Kobra 3 V2 supports up to a maximum of 8 colors, whereas the Kobra X is limited to 4 colors.
- Bed temperature: The heated bed of the Kobra 3 V2 reaches a maximum temperature of 110 °C, higher than the 100 °C of the Kobra X.
- Software and ecosystem: The Kobra 3 V2 runs on Klipper-based Kobra OS and is compatible with OrcaSlicer and Anycubic Slicer (with the ACE Pro module for multicolor); the Kobra X introduces Anycubic Slicer Next with AI monitoring features via mobile app.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 V2 if…
The Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 is the ideal choice if you want to optimize your budget by saving €40 on the list price and need to print materials that benefit from a bed temperature up to 110 °C. Furthermore, this 2025 model is suitable for those who want to extend multicolor printing up to a maximum of 8 colors by purchasing the dedicated external module.
Choose Kobra X if…
The Anycubic Kobra X is the recommended solution if you prefer an updated 2026 model and need a slightly larger print volume in width and depth, thanks to the 260 × 260 mm build area. It is also suitable for users who want to use the Anycubic Slicer Next software with its integrated AI monitoring features.
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