3D Printing InfoBuild volume
500 x 420 x 420 mm stated HWD, i.e. 420 x 420 x 500 mm; Anycubic quotes 88.2 L
Advertised dimensions; check usable space and variants.
Anycubic Kobra 2 Max
420x420x500 mm Kobra 2, an 88 litre bed-slinger with a 90 C bed and 49-point levelling.
Architecture reference
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Nozzle temperature
260 C nozzle temperature ceiling; 0.4 mm replaceable nozzle
Published limits; hardware and firmware limits may differ.
Sources & dates
Price snapshot
$639.00 on store.anycubic.com, Aug 2026
Dated listing, not a live offer. Read the configuration and region.
Sources & dates
A closer look
Full specifications inside each chapterHardware, software & ownership
Understand the hardware, explore compatible changes and find a diagnostic starting point when something goes wrong. Expand the specification sections for every recorded value, condition and original reference.
Machine & motion
Dimensions, construction and the hardware that moves the print.
Model, variants & pricing4 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer & exact marketed model name (verify the exact product identity first) | Anycubic Kobra 2 Max | 1 source |
| Release date (announcement and actual shipping) | Listed on the Anycubic store from 31 August 2023 (Shopify publish date) | 1 source |
| Street price (USD; dated snapshot per entry) | $639.00 on store.anycubic.com, Aug 2026 | 1 source |
| Variants & sibling models — and how to tell them apart (spec-contamination risk) | Largest Kobra 2. Shares the Plus's 90 C bed ceiling and 500/300 mm/s figures but scales to 420 x 420 x 500 mm and 21 kg. Anycubic's on-page comparison is against the older Kobra Max (450 x 400 x 400 mm, Bowden, 180 mm/s), not against the Kobra 2 Plus. Note the newer Kobra 3 Max has the same 420 x 420 x 500 mm volume - build volume alone will not distinguish them | 3 sources
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Size, frame & enclosure4 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Build volume X×Y×Z (mm) — advertised vs actually usable | 500 x 420 x 420 mm stated HWD, i.e. 420 x 420 x 500 mm; Anycubic quotes 88.2 L | 1 source |
| Machine footprint (mm) & clearance needed (cable/spool overhang) | 740 x 735 x 640 mm stated HWD - footprint about 735 x 640 mm; this is a floor- or bench-dominating machine | 1 source |
| Net weight (kg) | 21 kg | 1 source |
| Enclosure: open / enclosed; panel material; door/lid | Open frame, no enclosure | 1 source |
Layer shift: inspect belts and pulleys
For a shifted model, the Kobra 2 Max FAQ calls for checking loose X/Y belts or pulleys and reducing excessive movement or print speed. Check those mechanical causes before changing dimensional compensation in the slicer.
Applies to: Kobra 2 Max stock belt-driven X/Y motion system; the FAQ documents troubleshooting, not the frequency of layer shifts.
Official troubleshooting Sources & dates
- Anycubic Kobra 2 Max: layer-shift FAQ · Checked 2026-10-20
Motion system2 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Kinematics (bedslinger i3 / CoreXY / other) | Cartesian bed-slinger with double metal spindles on X and Y and included belt tensioners | 1 source |
| Z-axis: leadscrew count & type, sync mechanism, anti-backlash | Dual-motor dual Z axis | 1 source |
Speed & acceleration2 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Max print speed (claimed, mm/s) | 500 mm/s maximum print speed (Anycubic Lab figure) | 1 source |
| Recommended/typical print speed | 300 mm/s typical print speed (manufacturer figure) | 1 source |
Printing system
Extrusion, heating, leveling and material handling.
Vibration compensation1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Input shaping supported? Implementation (Klipper IS / Marlin ZV / proprietary) | One-click vibration compensation on X/Y plus flow control | 1 source |
Extruder1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Type (direct drive / bowden) & design name | Direct extruder with double gears | 1 source |
Removable Kobra 2 hotend cover
The creator’s replacement cover makes hotend and fan access easier while retaining the stock fan/duct option. It uses the case hardware plus three M3×10 screws; the listing also links a separate custom duct.
Applies to: Creator explicitly lists the Kobra 2 series. Check cover and duct versions together; Neo users additionally need the separate endstop adapter.
Creator listing Sources & dates
- DrewDeeDoo: Kobra 2 series quick-change hotend cover · Checked 2026-10-20
Hotend & nozzle1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Max nozzle temp claimed AND firmware max temp limit (both values) | 260 C nozzle temperature ceiling; 0.4 mm replaceable nozzle | 1 source |
Build plate & heating2 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Max bed temp claimed AND firmware limit | 90 C hotbed temperature ceiling | 1 source |
| Bed surface (material, texture, coating), single/double-sided | PEI magnetic spring steel plate, 420 x 420 mm | 1 source |
Leveling & Z-offset1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Auto bed leveling: probe technology (inductive / strain gauge / load cell / touch probe) | Anycubic LeviQ 2.0 automatic levelling, 49-point, with smart Z-offset | 1 source |
Filament handling1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Filament runout sensor (type, location) | Filament detection fitted as default | 1 source |
Supported materials1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Officially supported filament list | PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU (Kobra 2 family list) | 1 source |
Software & workflow
Firmware, controls, connections and calibration.
Electronics & power1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Host computer (SoC, RAM, storage) if firmware runs on embedded Linux | Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz processor; 8 GB built-in storage | 1 source |
Safety, support & testing
Published safeguards, support terms and independent evidence.
Support & ecosystem1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty length & support reputation (evidence, not vibes) | One year on the complete machine (excluding gifted and second-hand machines), with component warranty periods that vary by part; the period starts on the delivery date and is suspended while a replacement is in transit. Anycubic states it will follow longer local statutory periods where they apply | 1 source
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Sources & notes
How to read this guide
This guide presents the catalog’s sourced record for this exact model. Source dates belong to each reference; a page update does not mean every specification has been rechecked.
Prices are dated listing snapshots, with configuration, regional and sale conditions. They are not current offers. Unknown values remain unfilled.
Firmware, variants and available accessories can change. Read the original reference before making a purchase or planning a process.
Catalog references5 sources
- Anycubic Kobra 2 Max store page and Shopify product JSON (Tech Specs block, price, store publish date) · 2026-08 · vendor
- Anycubic Kobra 2 Plus store page and Shopify product JSON (Tech Specs block, price, store publish date) · 2026-08 · vendor
- Anycubic Kobra 3 Max product page (Specifications table) · 2026-08 · vendor
- Anycubic Kobra 2 store page and Shopify product JSON (Tech Specs block, price, store publish date) · 2026-08 · vendor
- Anycubic refund and warranty policy · 2026-08 · vendor
Ownership research & coverage
Firmware, modifications and troubleshooting links are checked against the model and stated hardware or firmware revision. A creator’s compatibility claim is not a fit test by this site. Official troubleshooting describes a diagnostic route; individual reports do not establish a failure rate.
This review did not verify firmware customization or update guidance, hardware upgrades for this exact model. That is a research gap, not a claim that none exist.
- DrewDeeDoo: Kobra 2 series quick-change hotend cover · Checked 2026-10-20
- Anycubic Kobra 2 Max: layer-shift FAQ · Checked 2026-10-20