Best Value
At a glance
Anycubic · FDM (filament)
- Score
- 7/10
- Rank
- n/a/51
- Build
- 88.2 L
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Layer
- 0.05 mm
Anycubic Kobra 2 Max
- Discontinued. Buy it only from remaining stock or used.
- 88.2 L of build space (420×420×500 mm), 4.1× the 21.6 L average.
- Best at value: 9/10, against an average of 8.5.
- The catch: Open frame on a 420mm heated bed means serious adhesion prep is mandatory.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
By Shadman Rahman · Prices checked
The verdict
Discontinued. Buy only from stock or used.
Discontinued and replaced by better options. The Elegoo Neptune 4 Max offers comparable volume with active Klipper support at a similar price. Only buy this if the discount is significant.
Where the Kobra 2 Max won
- #2 of 52Top 2 FDM printers for build space88.2 L vs 21.6 L average
- #10 of 52Top 10 FDM printers for value9/10 vs 8.5/10 average
- #38 of 52Top 38 FDM printers for reliability7/10 vs 8.1/10 average
The numbers behind it
Right side is the average of the 51 current FDM printers we track. Teal wins the row.
Kobra 2 MaxAnycubic · FDM
vsAverage51 FDM printers
| Kobra 2 Max | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| 88.2 L (wins) | Build volume | 21.6 L |
| 500 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 476 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.054 mm |
| 20.5 kg | Weight | 14.7 kg |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra 2 Max | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (wins) | Value | 8.5 |
| 5 | Beginner | 7.4 (wins) |
| 7 | Print quality | 8.4 (wins) |
| 7 | Speed | 7.9 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 8.1 (wins) |
| 7 | Overall | 8.1 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 420 × 420 × 500 mmKobra 2 Max
- 450 × 450 × 470 mmCR-M4, largest current FDM
What owners say
420mm bed for [this price]. Anycubic has cracked the large-format budget code.
r/cosplayPrinted a full set of armor gauntlets in one run. These huge-bed printers change what's possible.
r/3Dprinting
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +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
Cons
- −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
- −Discontinued: Anycubic no longer supports this model
Full specs
| Build volume | 420 × 420 × 500 mm |
|---|---|
| Layer resolution | 0.05 to 0.35 mm |
| Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| Weight | 20.5 kg |
| Type | FDM (filament) |
Features
- 420x420x500mm build
- Auto bed leveling
- Direct drive
- PEI build plate
- WiFi
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.
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- Kobra 2 Max vs Creality Hi Combo
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- Kobra 2 Max vs Creality SPARKX i7
- Kobra 2 Max vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
- Kobra 2 Max vs Prusa Core One
- Kobra 2 Max vs Prusa MK4S
- Kobra 2 Max vs Prusa XL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the build volume of the Anycubic Kobra 2 Max?
The Anycubic Kobra 2 Max has a build volume of 420 x 420 x 500 mm.
Is the Anycubic Kobra 2 Max good for beginners?
The Anycubic Kobra 2 Max scores 5/10 for beginner-friendliness. It's suitable for beginners with some patience.
What are the pros and cons of the Anycubic Kobra 2 Max?
Pros: 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. Cons: 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. Discontinued: Anycubic no longer supports this model.
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