For starting with four colors built in
Anycubic Kobra X
An open-frame 260 × 260 × 260 mm FDM printer with native four-color printing, LeviQ 3.0 leveling and a 720p camera, according to Anycubic.
In short The Anycubic Kobra X is an open-frame filament (FDM) 3D printer with a 260 × 260 × 260 mm (10.2 × 10.2 × 10.2 in) build volume. Anycubic claims a 600 mm/s top speed, a 300 °C (572 °F) nozzle and a 100 °C (212 °F) bed; the printer measures 455.4 × 445.3 × 461.3 mm (17.9 × 17.5 × 18.2 in) and weighs 9.5 kg (20.9 lb).
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FDM · Open frameWhy consider it?
Four colors without an extra ACE unit, a 260 mm cubic volume and automatic leveling. A 720p camera supports monitoring features.
What to verify
The frame is open. Active drying requires ACE 2 Pro; seven-color or nineteen-color configurations need additional hardware.
Anycubic Kobra X specifications
- Technology
- Filament (FDM)
- Build volume
- 260 × 260 × 260 mm (10.2 × 10.2 × 10.2 in)
- Printer dimensions
- 455.4 × 445.3 × 461.3 mm (17.9 × 17.5 × 18.2 in)
- Weight
- 9.5 kg (20.9 lb)
- Enclosure
- Open frame
- Claimed top speed
- 600 mm/s
- Claimed acceleration
- 20,000 mm/s²
- Max nozzle temperature
- 300 °C (572 °F)
- Max bed temperature
- 100 °C (212 °F)
- Multicolor
- Four native colors; up to nineteen with four ACE 2 Pro units and suitable connections. The seven-color Combo is a separate bundle.
- Materials
- PLA and PETG are practical starting points; TPU and other filaments require compatible hardness, profiles and feed paths.
- Built-in camera
- Yes
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, USB
- Listed features
- Auto bed leveling, filament runout sensor
How much space does it need?
The Anycubic Kobra X measures 455.4 × 445.3 × 461.3 mm (17.9 × 17.5 × 18.2 in) for a 260 × 260 × 260 mm (10.2 × 10.2 × 10.2 in) build volume: the dashed box is the printer, the solid cube the largest theoretical part, about 19% 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.
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Which projects fit?
The Kobra X is an option for decorative objects, signs, accessories and models that benefit from printing in several colors. Its 260 × 260 × 260 mm volume fits many desktop projects while leaving room to arrange groups of smaller parts on the plate. Remember to include supports and adhesion features when checking available space.
Four native filament inputs are the main attraction. They allow multicolor printing without adding an ACE 2 Pro unit. Filament changes still involve purging, so the total time and material use depend on the number of transitions within each layer as well as the model size.
Materials and workspace
PLA and PETG are practical starting points when used with appropriate profiles. Anycubic also highlights selected combinations involving TPU, including 68D hardness. That does not establish that every flexible spool will feed equally well through the same system. Check the recommended hardness and filament path before planning a mixed-material print.
The nozzle is rated up to 300 °C and the bed up to 100 °C. The open frame matters if you plan to use materials sensitive to temperature changes. A high nozzle temperature alone does not provide the controlled environment offered by a suitable enclosure.
Colors and bundle contents
The standalone printer provides four colors. The seven-color Combo adds an ACE 2 Pro, while the advertised nineteen-color maximum requires four units and the corresponding connections. Active drying belongs to ACE 2 Pro rather than the printer's basic spool holders. Match the offer to the configuration you actually need.
The 720p camera, detection functions and LeviQ 3.0 leveling assist monitoring. You should still inspect the first layer and filament routing. Anycubic lists a recommended speed of 300 mm/s and a maximum of 600 mm/s; use settings appropriate to the material and chosen profile.
What to compare
The Kobra S1 provides an enclosed alternative within the same brand. Compare usable volume, intended materials and the full bundle contents. If most of your work is monochrome, straightforward maintenance and the space needed for spools may matter more than the maximum possible number of colors.
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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.