For the series' entry-level model
Anycubic Kobra 2
An open-frame FDM printer with a 220 × 220 × 250 mm nominal build volume and a top speed advertised at 300 mm/s.
In short The Anycubic Kobra 2 is an open-frame filament (FDM) 3D printer with a 220 × 220 × 250 mm (8.7 × 8.7 × 9.8 in) build volume. Anycubic claims a 300 mm/s top speed, a 260 °C (500 °F) nozzle and a 110 °C (230 °F) bed; the printer measures 440 × 435 × 486 mm (17.3 × 17.1 × 19.1 in) and weighs 8.4 kg (18.5 lb).
Documentary analysis · Not personally tested
FDM · Open frameWhy consider it?
Automatic LeviQ 2.0 leveling, a smart filament sensor, and a modular assembly advertised as simple.
What to verify
Slower speed and acceleration than the Neo and Pro in the same series; no multicolor printing.
Anycubic Kobra 2 specifications
- Technology
- Filament (FDM)
- Build volume
- 220 × 220 × 250 mm (8.7 × 8.7 × 9.8 in)
- Printer dimensions
- 440 × 435 × 486 mm (17.3 × 17.1 × 19.1 in)
- Weight
- 8.4 kg (18.5 lb)
- Enclosure
- Open frame
- Claimed top speed
- 300 mm/s
- Claimed acceleration
- 3,000 mm/s²
- Max nozzle temperature
- 260 °C (500 °F)
- Max bed temperature
- 110 °C (230 °F)
- Multicolor
- No multicolor system; a single-nozzle extruder per Anycubic.
- Materials
- PLA, ABS, PETG, and TPU per Anycubic.
- Screen
- 4.3-inch touchscreen
- Connectivity
- microSD card
- Listed features
- Auto bed leveling, filament runout sensor
How much space does it need?
The Anycubic Kobra 2 measures 440 × 435 × 486 mm (17.3 × 17.1 × 19.1 in) for a 220 × 220 × 250 mm (8.7 × 8.7 × 9.8 in) build volume: the dashed box is the printer, the solid cube the largest theoretical part, about 13% of the machine’s volume. Add room for the spool or multicolor unit, cables and ventilation.
Source: official Anycubic pages (store.anycubic.com), checked September 28, 2026. Manufacturer claims, not our measurements. Build volume is nominal: orientation, supports and reserved zones can reduce the usable space.
Which projects is it for?
The Kobra 2 is the base model of the series Anycubic launched in September 2023, with a 220 × 220 × 250 mm nominal build volume. It suits a first purchase for everyday parts, without the speed or size options of the Pro, Neo, or Max versions in the same lineup.
The advertised top speed of 300 mm/s, with 3,000 mm/s² acceleration, stays the most modest in the Kobra 2 series, making it a learning base rather than a machine built for speed.
The open frame and the absence of any enclosure also mean ambient room temperature affects print quality more than on a closed-chamber machine, something worth factoring in if you plan to print ABS regularly rather than occasionally.
Materials and setup
The printer runs PLA, ABS, PETG, and TPU per Anycubic, with a nozzle advertised up to 260°C and a bed up to 110°C. Automatic LeviQ 2.0 leveling recalibrates the surface before each print.
A smart filament sensor flags spool-out or a power outage and lets you resume printing once the issue is resolved per the manufacturer. The extruder stays single-nozzle, with no multicolor option.
What the bundle includes or not
Anycubic highlights a simple modular assembly, but the exact accessories included (test spool, tools, spare plate) are not detailed on the product page reviewed.
Before buying, check the retailer's listing for the exact box contents rather than relying only on the product photo, especially if comparing the Kobra 2 to the Kobra 2 Neo, which is faster at a similar price.
Warranty terms and technical support can also differ between Anycubic's own store and a third-party retailer, worth checking before comparing two similarly priced offers. Since filament beyond the test spool is not included, it's also worth budgeting for ongoing material costs as part of a first purchase.
Alternatives to compare
For a faster machine at the same build volume, the Kobra 2 Neo shares the same plate with a faster control motor. For a competing model at the same footprint, Creality's Ender-3 V3 remains a direct comparison.
The Anycubic page covers the rest of the manufacturer's lineup, and the beginner's buying guide helps compare this entry-level model against other equivalent options.
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Sources and limits
- Source: official Anycubic pages (store.anycubic.com), checked September 28, 2026. Manufacturer claims, not our measurements.
- How we assess specifications
We have not measured noise, real printing speed, accuracy or reliability, so none of these is rated here.