3D Printing InfoBuild volume
260 x 260 x 260 mm
Advertised dimensions; check usable space and variants.
Sources & dates
- Anycubic Kobra X product page (Specifications table) · 2026-08 · vendor
Anycubic Kobra X
260 mm cube bed-slinger with native four-colour printing built in, expandable to 19 colours.
Architecture reference
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Nozzle temperature
300 C maximum nozzle temperature
Published limits; hardware and firmware limits may differ.
Sources & dates
- Anycubic Kobra X product page (Specifications table) · 2026-08 · vendor
Price snapshot
$299.00 with a US plug on store.anycubic.com, Aug 2026, against a compare-at price of $399.00 ($344.00 for the EU plug variant). The collection page headline reads "Kobra X - Price from $289"
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 X (store variant title "Kobra X (4 Colors)") | 1 source
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| Release date (announcement and actual shipping) | Listed on the Anycubic store from 25 December 2025 (Shopify publish date) | 1 source |
| Street price (USD; dated snapshot per entry) | $299.00 with a US plug on store.anycubic.com, Aug 2026, against a compare-at price of $399.00 ($344.00 for the EU plug variant). The collection page headline reads "Kobra X - Price from $289" | 2 sources |
| Variants & sibling models — and how to tell them apart (spec-contamination risk) | Same 260 mm cube and the same machine dimensions as the Kobra 4 (455.4 x 445.3 x 461.3 mm) - the difference is that the Kobra X has native 4-colour printing built in, expandable to 19 colours, where the Kobra 4 needs an ACE 2 Pro for any multicolour at all. The Kobra X also takes a wider filament list (adds PVA, PLA-CF, PETG-CF, ASA) but still needs an ACE 2 Pro for active drying | 2 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 | 260 x 260 x 260 mm | 1 source
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| Machine footprint (mm) & clearance needed (cable/spool overhang) | 455.4 x 445.3 x 461.3 mm for the printer; the ACE 2 Pro, if added, is a separate 368 x 291.5 x 236.5 mm unit | 1 source
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| Net weight (kg) | About 9.5 kg for the printer (Anycubic's own figure is approximate); packaged 13.2 kg bare or 18 kg as the Combo | 1 source
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| Enclosure: open / enclosed; panel material; door/lid | Open frame, no enclosure | 1 source
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Motion system1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Kinematics (bedslinger i3 / CoreXY / other) | Anycubic does not state a construction type for the Kobra X, but its dimensions, price and feature set match the gantry/bed-slinger Kobra 4 rather than the CoreXY S1 series | 2 sources
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Speed & acceleration3 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Max print speed (claimed, mm/s) | 600 mm/s maximum print speed (manufacturer claim), 300 mm/s recommended | 1 source
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| Recommended/typical print speed | 300 mm/s recommended print speed (manufacturer figure) | 1 source
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| Max acceleration (claimed, mm/s²) | 20000 mm/s2 maximum acceleration, 10000 mm/s2 recommended | 1 source
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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 | Direct drive ("short distance extrusion") | 1 source
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Locate the clog before disassembly
The official guide distinguishes nozzle blockage, a blocked heatsink/four-hole passage and an internal printhead-path blockage. Start by identifying the location, then follow the matching disassembly route and verification steps.
Applies to: Kobra X multi-channel printhead. Other Kobra toolheads have different internal paths and removal procedures.
Official troubleshooting Sources & dates
- Anycubic: Kobra X printhead clogging · Checked 2026-10-20
Hotend & nozzle2 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Hotend design (proprietary/standard; quick-swap mechanism?) | Hardened-steel nozzle, 0.4 mm standard, expandable to 0.25, 0.6 and 0.8 mm | 1 source
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| Max nozzle temp claimed AND firmware max temp limit (both values) | 300 C maximum nozzle temperature | 1 source
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Build plate & heating1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Max bed temp claimed AND firmware limit | 100 C maximum hotbed temperature on a PEI spring steel build plate | 1 source
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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) | LeviQ 3.0 auto-levelling with Z-offset and area levelling | 1 source
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Wider external spool-holder extension
The creator’s clip-on extension accommodates the 77 mm-wide spools used in their Kobra X setup. An included parametric OpenSCAD file allows the width to be adjusted instead of forcing a wide spool into the original holder.
Applies to: Kobra X original external holder; the supplied STL was used with 77 mm spools. Verify retention and spool rotation for other widths.
Creator listing Sources & dates
- dieck: Kobra X wider spool holder · Checked 2026-10-20
TPU cable guide
This open-back guide clamps around the cable base and coils around the cable to manage its path. The creator specifies TPU 95A and a flat, support-free print orientation.
Applies to: Kobra X; use the V2 design and check the cable path over the full motion range after fitting.
Creator listing Sources & dates
- crimakesthings: Kobra X cable guide V2 · Checked 2026-10-20
Filament handling2 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Filament runout sensor (type, location) | Filament detection with auto resume, entanglement detection and power-loss resume | 1 source
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| Multi-material/multi-color capability or official upgrade path | Native 4-colour printing built in, expandable to 19 colours; active drying still needs a separate ACE 2 Pro | 1 source
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Supported materials1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Officially supported filament list | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PLA-CF, PETG-CF, ASA | 1 source
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Software & workflow
Firmware, controls, connections and calibration.
Rinkhals compatibility boundary
Rinkhals explicitly excludes Kobra X: its K4 software base and signed update packages differ from the supported Kobra OS machines. Do not install a Kobra 3 or S1 package on this model.
Applies to: Kobra X only; this is an explicit project compatibility warning, not a replacement firmware recommendation.
Maintainer documentation Sources & dates
- Rinkhals maintainer compatibility matrix and installation · 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) | Kobra OS with pressure advance and flow calibration supported | 1 source
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Connectivity, display & camera3 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| On-device UI capabilities (model preview, per-object controls, etc.) | Control from the printer, the slicing software, the Anycubic app and USB (print only); AI spaghetti detection and object skip supported | 1 source
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| WiFi (band/standard), Ethernet, USB ports, SD/flash-drive | Printer UI, slicing software, Anycubic app and USB drive (print only) | 1 source
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| Camera: built-in / optional? Resolution & framerate (verify — marketing often omits real fps) | Standard HD camera fitted, 720p | 1 source
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Safety, support & testing
Published safeguards, support terms and independent evidence.
Noise & power consumption1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Noise: claimed dB and independently measured dB (distance/method) | 48 dB or less - a manufacturer figure with no mode, distance or method stated | 1 source
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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 references5 sources
- Anycubic Kobra X product page (Specifications table) · 2026-08 · vendor
- Anycubic Kobra X Shopify product JSON (variant prices and store publish date) · 2026-08 · vendor
- Anycubic store 3D printers collection (current line-up and headline prices, Aug 2026) · 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.
- Rinkhals maintainer compatibility matrix and installation · Checked 2026-10-20
- dieck: Kobra X wider spool holder · Checked 2026-10-20
- crimakesthings: Kobra X cable guide V2 · Checked 2026-10-20
- Anycubic: Kobra X printhead clogging · Checked 2026-10-20