The Kobra X (entry) and Kobra 3 (prosumer) are a step-up decision within Anycubic's lineup: same ecosystem, different class of machine. Note that the Kobra 3 has been replaced by the Kobra 4 and is no longer sold new. Both are open-frame bed-slinger printers with 4-slot multicolor, a 600 mm/s rated top speed and automatic calibration. The Kobra X costs $50 more, without a hardware advantage on the specs we track.
This printer is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Anycubic Kobra 4.
Best for: Budget makers who want 4-color multicolor printing without committing to the Bambu or Prusa ecosystem — and are comfortable with a less mature software experience. Look for clearance deals — the Kobra 4 is the current model.
Full details →First-generation product — recently released, still early days
Best for: Budget-conscious makers who want multicolor printing at the lowest possible entry price and don't need a large build volume or premium features.
Full details →| Anycubic Kobra 3 | Anycubic Kobra X | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting Price | ★ $349 | $399 |
| Print Specs | ||
| Tier | Prosumer | Entry |
| Motion | BedSlinger | BedSlinger |
| Build Volume | 255 × 255 × 260 mm | ★ 260 × 260 × 260 mm |
| Max Speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Multicolor | ✅ 4 slots | ✅ 4 slots |
| Enclosure | ❌ | ❌ |
| Auto Calibration | ✅ | ✅ |
| Open Source | ❌ | ❌ |
| Upgrade Kit | — | — |
| Buy Timing | ||
| Released | May 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Cycle length | ~212 days | — |
| Cycle advice | Superseded | Buy |
| Deals advice | Clearance | Caution |
| Next model | — | — |
The Kobra 3 has been replaced by the Kobra 4 and is no longer sold new, so there is no release cycle left to time — any unit you find now is leftover or second-hand stock.
The Kobra X was released on Mar 1, 2026, 256 days ago. It is a first-generation product, so there is no earlier cycle to predict its successor from.
On timing alone, the Kobra X is the safer buy right now — it launched only 256 days ago, while the Kobra 3 has already been replaced by the Kobra 4.
Cycle and deal status as of November 12, 2026. See the launch calendar →
The Kobra 3 lists at $349 and the Kobra X at $399 — $50 apart, so the Kobra X costs 14% more.
Per litre of build volume, that works out to $21 for the Kobra 3 versus $23 for the Kobra X — the Kobra 3 is the better value per litre as well.
Buy the Kobra X. The Kobra 3 has already been replaced by the Kobra 4 and is no longer sold new, so it is only worth considering at a clearance price. If the Kobra 3 appealed to you, the fair comparison today is the Kobra X against the Kobra 4.
Compare Anycubic Kobra 4 vs Anycubic Kobra X →
How we judge timing and deals: read our methodology →
The V2 expands to 255×255×260 mm — 34% more printable volume than the original Kobra 3 — for larger parts and more batch production.
The V2 includes a 720p camera for real-time print monitoring and AI spaghetti detection, adding reliability features previously absent from the Kobra 3 line.
The Kobra 3 V2 Combo with ACE Pro is one of the most affordable 4-color setups available — often underpricing Bambu's A1 Combo.
Listed at $399 and frequently on sale for $279–299 with ACE Gen 2 included, the Kobra X is one of the most affordable ways to get into multicolor FDM printing.
The same cube-format build volume as the pricier Kobra 4 — practical for most everyday prints.
The second-generation ACE Gen 2 offers improved filament switching reliability over the original ACE Pro, with support for up to 4 colors per print.