Anycubic Kobra X vs Anycubic Kobra X Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Choose A (Kobra X) if a single-color FDM printer at a lower price is enough for you. Choose B (Kobra X Combo) if you want multicolor printing with up to 4 colors already included, with no extra accessory needed.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 389 € | 589 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 13.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 260 × 260 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 260 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 260 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 260 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | No |
| Max colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Uses Anycubic Slicer Next with AI monitoring capabilities via mobile app and remote control. | Powered by Kobra OS (a Klipper fork), it features Wi-Fi connectivity, vibration compensation, dynamic flow calibration, and a camera with built-in AI detection. |
The differences that matter
- Price: €389 for A versus €589 for B (a €200 difference).
- Multicolor: both support up to 4 colors, but A requires an external accessory while B includes it with no extra accessory needed.
- Software/firmware: A uses Anycubic Slicer Next with AI monitoring via mobile app; B runs on Kobra OS firmware (derived from Klipper) with vibration compensation, dynamic flow calibration, and a built-in AI-detection camera.
- Physical data: B has stated dimensions (45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm) and weight (13.2 kg), data not available for A.
- Shared specs: 260 × 260 mm build area, 260 mm Z height, max speed 600 mm/s, nozzle up to 300 °C and bed up to 100 °C, mesh leveling, filament sensor, and native Klipper with input shaper on both.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra X if…
Choose the Kobra X if you're looking for an entry-level machine (F1 tier) at €389, with a 260 × 260 mm build area and speeds up to 600 mm/s, and you don't need built-in multicolor printing: multicolor is only available via an additional external accessory.
Choose Kobra X Combo if…
Choose the Kobra X Combo if you want multicolor printing with up to 4 colors without external accessories, in the F2 tier at €589. The package also includes stated machine dimensions (45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm) and a weight of 13.2 kg, plus Kobra OS firmware with vibration compensation, dynamic flow calibration, and an AI-detection camera.
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