Anycubic Kobra 2 MaxDiscontinued
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 7/10
- Wins
- 1/5
Discontinued.
Anycubic Kobra 2 Max vs Creality Hi Combo
- The Creality Hi Combo wins, 7.6 vs 7 out of 10.
- Kobra 2 Max prints 4.3× the volume (420×420×500 ÷ 260×260×300 = 4.35) at the same price.
- Same 500 mm/s top speed.
- Pick the Hi Combo if your prints fit in 30 cm.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Creality Hi Combo
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 7.6/10
- Wins
- 3/5
The verdict
Buy the Hi Combo.
7.6/10 vs Kobra 2 Max's 7/10, and it wins 3 of 5 categories. Impressive on paper, shakier in practice. Multi-color reliability trails Bambu's AMS. Worth it if you're comfortable tinkering and want the CoreXY build quality without paying Bambu prices.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Kobra 2 MaxAnycubic · FDM
vsHi ComboCreality · FDM
| Kobra 2 Max | Spec | Hi Combo |
|---|---|---|
| 88.2 L (wins) | Build volume | 20.3 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.1 mm |
| 20.5 kg | Weight | 13.31 kg |
Features
| Kobra 2 Max | Feature | Hi Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 420x420x500mm build | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| Yes | PEI build plate | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| No | CoreXY motion system | Yes |
| No | Up to 16-color printing (4x CFS) | Yes |
| No | Die-cast aluminum unibody | Yes |
| No | Tri-metal quick-swap nozzle | Yes |
| No | Auto calibration | Yes |
| No | Direct drive extruder | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra 2 Max | Spec | Hi Combo |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (wins) | Value | 8 |
| 5 | Beginner Friendliness | 7 (wins) |
| 7 | Print Quality | 8 (wins) |
| 7 | Speed | 8 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 7 |
| 7 | Overall | 7.6 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 420 × 420 × 500 mm
- 260 × 260 × 300 mm
What owners say
420mm bed for [this price]. Anycubic has cracked the large-format budget code.
Kobra 2 Max owner, r/cosplayPrinted a full set of armor gauntlets in one run. These huge-bed printers change what's possible.
Kobra 2 Max owner, r/3DprintingThe safer choice with better build quality and more established support than newer competitors.
Hi Combo owner, 3DTechValleyCatching up with color. Creality's multi-color game is improving but the CFS still needs refinement.
Hi Combo owner, Tom's HardwareFor the price, you get a solid CoreXY that handles single-color beautifully. Multi-color is a bonus, not a guarantee.
Hi Combo owner, 3DWithUs
Pros & Cons
Kobra 2 Max
- +420x420x500mm at this price is the largest bed you'll find at this budget
- +Direct drive at this scale handles flexible filament when needed
- +WiFi means you're not walking over with a USB stick for every job
- −Open frame on a 420mm heated bed means serious adhesion prep is mandatory
- −Full bed heating at this size takes 10+ minutes to reach temp
Hi Combo
- +16 colors with 4 CFS modules if you go all-in
- +All-metal CoreXY body that feels solid for the price
- +300mm Z-axis beats most competitors at this price
- −CFS feed reliability is inconsistent on color changes
- −No adaptive purge, fixed volumes waste filament
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Anycubic Kobra 2 Max better than the Creality Hi Combo?
By the numbers, the Creality Hi Combo scores higher (7.6/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Anycubic Kobra 2 Max may be the smarter buy if you need large-prints.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra 2 Max or Creality Hi Combo?
The Creality Hi Combo is more beginner-friendly (7/10 vs 5/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Which is the better value, Anycubic Kobra 2 Max or Creality Hi Combo?
Same price, so it comes down to features. The Anycubic Kobra 2 Max edges ahead on value score.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Kobra 2 Max and Creality Hi Combo?
Build volume (420x420x500mm vs 260x260x300mm) and print speed (500 vs 500 mm/s). The Anycubic Kobra 2 Max is best for large-prints; the Creality Hi Combo targets multi-color.