Anycubic Kobra — Fast Open-Frame Multi-Color 3D Printers
The open-frame Kobra line is Anycubic’s fast, affordable route into multi-color printing: every machine runs at up to 600 mm/s and ships as a Combo with the ACE Pro filament system for 4-color printing out of the box (and more with a second unit). The Kobra 3 V2 is the value pick, the Kobra 4 adds quiet operation and ACE 2 Pro, the Kobra X pushes up to 19 colors and carbon-fiber materials, and the Kobra 3 Max gives a huge 420 × 420 × 500 mm build. This page compares all four so you can match build size, color count and budget to your work.
- Up to 600 mm/s
- ACE Pro multi-color
- From $395
- US stock & support
Choosing a Anycubic kobra multi-color machine
The decisions that actually matter for this class of machine — size them to your parts, not to a spec sheet.
Build size
Most of the line is ~255–260 mm cubed; the Kobra 3 Max jumps to 420 × 420 × 500 mm (~88 L) for large single parts and batches. Size the machine to your largest print.
How much color
All run the ACE Pro / ACE 2 Pro multi-color system — 4 colors with one unit, 8 with two. The Kobra X goes furthest: native 7-color, up to 19 colors.
Materials
The open-frame Kobras are tuned for PLA, PETG and TPU. The Kobra X additionally runs carbon- and glass-filled grades (PLA-CF, PETG-CF) and ASA. For ABS/ASA/PC and engineering materials, step up to the enclosed Kobra S1 series.
Speed & quiet
All hit 600 mm/s. The Kobra 4 adds ≤48 dB quiet operation and vibration compensation — worth it for a shared room or classroom.
Compare the kobra multi-color lineup
| Specification | Kobra 3 Max | Kobra 3 V2 | Kobra 4 | Kobra X |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Large-format multi-color | Value multi-color | Quiet multi-color | Max colors + CF |
| Build volume | 420 × 420 × 500 mm | 255 × 255 × 260 mm | 260 × 260 × 260 mm | 260 × 260 × 260 mm |
| Motion | Open bed-slinger (dual Y) | Open bed-slinger | Open bed-slinger | Open, direct drive |
| Max print speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 10,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C | 300 °C | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temp | 90 °C | 110 °C | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Multi-color | ACE Pro — up to 8 | ACE Pro — up to 8 | ACE 2 Pro — up to 8 | ACE 2 Pro — up to 19 |
| Materials | PLA, PETG, TPU | PLA, PETG, TPU | PLA, PETG, TPU | PLA, PETG, TPU, CF, ASA |
| Price | $849 | $395 | $455 | $479 |
Specs as published on each Rev1 product page. Each ships as a Combo with the ACE Pro multi-color system.
Anycubic Kobra Multi-Color printers we sell & support
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Frequently asked questions
Which open-frame Kobra should I buy?
For the biggest build, the Kobra 3 Max (420 × 420 × 500 mm). For the lowest price, the Kobra 3 V2 ($395). For quiet operation, the Kobra 4. For the most colors (up to 19) and carbon-fiber materials, the Kobra X. All four run at up to 600 mm/s with ACE Pro multi-color.
What is the ACE Pro system?
Anycubic’s multi-color filament system. One ACE Pro unit feeds four colors; add a second for eight. It also actively dries filament while printing. Every Kobra Combo includes at least one ACE Pro.
Can these print ABS or engineering materials?
The open-frame Kobras are tuned for PLA, PETG and TPU (the Kobra X adds carbon-/glass-filled grades and ASA). For ABS, ASA, PC and other engineering materials that need an enclosed, heated chamber, choose the enclosed Kobra S1 series.
How many colors can the Kobra X really print?
The Kobra X is native 7-color through its ACE 2 Pro (GEN2) engine and scales to up to 19 colors with additional units — the most of any Kobra.
What support comes with an Anycubic Kobra from Rev1?
Rev1 is a US reseller: machines ship from a US warehouse with US-based phone and video support. Call (248) 707-2950.
Can’t find your answer? Browse the support knowledge base for setup, calibration and troubleshooting guides, or open a support ticket.
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