3D Printing InfoBuild volume
250 x 220 x 220 mm stated HWD, i.e. 220 x 220 x 250 mm; 12.1 L
Advertised dimensions; check usable space and variants.
Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo
Cheapest Kobra 2 with a knob-driven 2.4-inch screen and a 250 mm/s ceiling, running Marlin with input shaping.
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
$249.00 on store.anycubic.com, Aug 2026 - higher than the better-specified Kobra 2 at $169 on the same day, which is a listing quirk rather than a positioning statement
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 Neo | 1 source |
| Release date (announcement and actual shipping) | Listed on the Anycubic store from 31 August 2023 (Shopify publish date), the same day as the Kobra 2 Plus and Kobra 2 Max | 3 sources
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| Street price (USD; dated snapshot per entry) | $249.00 on store.anycubic.com, Aug 2026 - higher than the better-specified Kobra 2 at $169 on the same day, which is a listing quirk rather than a positioning statement | |
| Variants & sibling models — and how to tell them apart (spec-contamination risk) | Lowest model of the Kobra 2 family. Same 220 x 220 x 250 mm build volume as the Kobra 2 and Kobra 2 Pro but the slowest of the three (250 mm/s max, 150 mm/s typical against 300/200 and 500/300), and the only one with a 2.4-inch knob-driven screen instead of a 4.3-inch touchscreen | 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 | 250 x 220 x 220 mm stated HWD, i.e. 220 x 220 x 250 mm; 12.1 L | 1 source |
| Machine footprint (mm) & clearance needed (cable/spool overhang) | 485 x 440 x 440 mm stated HWD - footprint about 440 x 440 mm | 1 source |
| Net weight (kg) | 7.3 kg | 1 source |
| Enclosure: open / enclosed; panel material; door/lid | Open frame, no enclosure | 1 source |
Motion system1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Kinematics (bedslinger i3 / CoreXY / other) | Cartesian bed-slinger with a gantry frame structure built from 5 modules | 1 source |
Speed & acceleration2 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Max print speed (claimed, mm/s) | 250 mm/s maximum print speed (Anycubic Lab figure) | 1 source |
| Recommended/typical print speed | 150 mm/s recommended print speed (manufacturer figure) | 1 source |
Printing system
Extrusion, heating, leveling and material handling.
Extruder1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Type (direct drive / bowden) & design name | Integrated direct extruder | 1 source |
Endstop adapter for the quick-change cover
Removing the original cover for the linked quick-change conversion also removes its X-endstop contact feature. This printed adapter restores that contact and reuses the original M3 screw. It is a companion part for that conversion, not a fix for every homing fault.
Applies to: Kobra 2 Neo with the DrewDeeDoo quick-change cover. Use the creator’s revised file and verify endstop actuation before homing.
Creator listing Sources & dates
- Techonrye: Kobra 2 Neo endstop adapter · Checked 2026-10-20
- DrewDeeDoo: Kobra 2 series quick-change hotend cover · Checked 2026-10-20
Hotend & nozzle2 fields
| 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 |
| Heater cartridge power (W) | 60 W hot end (manufacturer figure) | 1 source |
Build plate & heating1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Max bed temp claimed AND firmware limit | 110 C hotbed temperature ceiling | 1 source |
Offset-measurement switch inspection
If automatic offset measurement behaves abnormally, Anycubic’s guide checks the measurement switch for dust and poor contact before recalibration. Follow its cleaning and switch-inspection sequence instead of compensating for a faulty trigger with a large Z offset.
Applies to: Kobra 2 Neo calibration module; this procedure does not apply to the strain-gauge Kobra 3/X systems.
Official troubleshooting Sources & dates
- Anycubic: Kobra 2 Neo offset-measurement switch · Checked 2026-10-20
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 with intelligent Z-offset compensation | 1 source |
Cooling & filtration1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Part-cooling fan(s): count, size, ducting design | 7000 rpm cooling fan (manufacturer figure) | 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.
Klipper on the original mainboard
A model-specific configuration and build route allow the stock mainboard to run Klipper with an external Linux host. The conversion gives access to pressure advance and input shaping, but the original control display no longer operates. Perform the configuration and probe-offset checks before printing.
Applies to: Kobra 2 Neo stock GD32F303 mainboard; requires a separate host and the Neo configuration, not the Kobra 2 Pro files.
Maintainer documentation Sources & dates
- Kobra2Neo Insights: Klipper conversion · Checked 2026-10-20
Firmware & openness1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Firmware base & current version (Klipper fork / Marlin fork / proprietary) | Marlin - Anycubic states it applies "linear propulsion and input shaping functions in Marlin firmware", which makes this one of the few Anycubic machines with a named firmware base rather than the later Kobra OS branding | 2 sources |
Connectivity, display & camera2 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Display: size, type, touch? | 2.4-inch LCD knob screen - not a touchscreen | 1 source |
| On-device UI capabilities (model preview, per-object controls, etc.) | Knob-driven UI, redesigned by Anycubic for the Kobra 2 generation | 1 source |
Calibration & everyday use1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly level & time from unbox to first print | Five modules with a gantry frame design, described by Anycubic as easy assembly and low maintenance | 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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Read with context
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 references7 sources
- Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo 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 2 Max store page and Shopify product JSON (Tech Specs block, price, store publish date) · 2026-08 · vendor
- Anycubic Kobra 2 store page and Shopify product JSON (Tech Specs block, price, store publish date) · 2026-08 · vendor
- Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro store page and Shopify product JSON (Tech Specs block, price, store publish date) · 2026-08 · vendor
- Anycubic Kobra 4 product page (Specifications table) · 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 hardware upgrades for this exact model. That is a research gap, not a claim that none exist.
- Kobra2Neo Insights: Klipper conversion · Checked 2026-10-20
- Techonrye: Kobra 2 Neo endstop adapter · Checked 2026-10-20
- DrewDeeDoo: Kobra 2 series quick-change hotend cover · Checked 2026-10-20
- Anycubic: Kobra 2 Neo offset-measurement switch · Checked 2026-10-20