🗓 Released Mar 1, 2026
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Anycubic Kobra X
📐 260×260×260 mm⚡ 600 mm/s🎨 4-color
$299Starting Price
260×260×260 mmBuild Volume
600 mm/sMax Speed
Open FrameEnclosure
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📊Printer Specs
TypeFDM
TierEntry
MotionBedSlinger
Build Volume260 × 260 × 260 mm
Max Speed600 mm/s
Multicolor✅ 4 slots
Enclosure❌ No
Auto Calibration✅ Yes
Open Source❌ No
Supported Materials
PLAEasiest to print, great for everyday parts — no enclosure needed
PETGTougher and slightly flexible — good for functional parts, moisture-resistant
ABSHeat and impact resistant — needs enclosure to avoid warping
TPUFlexible and rubber-like — great for phone cases, gaskets, wheels
🗂Models at a Glance
| Model/Config | Build Volume | Speed | Multicolor | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobra X | 260×260×260 mm | 600 mm/s | 4 colors (ACE Gen 2) | Entry-level budget multicolor FDM. |
| Kobra X Combo | 260×260×260 mm | 600 mm/s | 7 colors (ACE 2 Pro) | More colors out of the box, expandable to 19. |
💡About the Anycubic Kobra X
Who is it for?Budget-conscious makers who want multicolor printing at the lowest possible entry price and don't need a large build volume or premium features.
Key strengths
- Entry-level 4-color multicolor
At $279–299 with ACE Gen 2 included, the Kobra X is one of the most affordable ways to get into multicolor FDM printing.
- 260×260×260 mm build volume
The same cube-format build volume as the pricier Kobra 4 — practical for most everyday prints.
- ACE Gen 2 multicolor system
The second-generation ACE Gen 2 offers improved filament switching reliability over the original ACE Pro, with support for up to 4 colors per print.
The Anycubic Kobra X, released March 2026, is a budget bed-slinger with a 260×260×260 mm build volume and the ACE Gen 2 system for 4-color multicolor printing. Also available as the Kobra X Combo with 7-color support via ACE 2 Pro, expandable to 19 colors with additional ACE 2 Pro units. Announced December 2025 with an Early Bird period through February 2026, it sits alongside the mainstream Kobra 4 (which replaced the Kobra 3 V2 in May 2026), targeting the same entry-level multicolor market at $279 (standalone) to $449 (Combo).
❓FAQs
Kobra X vs Kobra 4 — which should I buy?
Both are 2026 multicolor bed-slingers with the same 260×260×260 mm build volume and 600 mm/s top speed. The Kobra X is the cheaper option at $279–299 with 4-color printing through the ACE Gen 2 system. The Kobra 4 lists at $379 ($499 as a Combo with the ACE 2 Pro) and comes with 49-point LeviQ 3.0 auto-leveling and a hardened steel nozzle. The two multicolor systems are not interchangeable. If price is the priority, go Kobra X. If you want the external ACE 2 Pro box, the Kobra 4 Combo is the one to pick.
Is the Kobra X a successor to the Kobra 3 V2?
No — the Kobra 3 V2's successor is the Kobra 4, which replaced it in May 2026. Anycubic positions the Kobra X as a distinct product that is sold alongside the Kobra 4.
Can the Kobra X print ABS or ASA without an enclosure?
Not reliably. The Kobra X is an open-frame bed-slinger. ABS and ASA are prone to warping without an enclosure. PLA, PETG, and TPU are the reliable choices.