Anycubic Kobra 3
$299
Anycubic · FDM
Anycubic Kobra 3
Fast CoreXY at $299, discontinued in favor of the Kobra S1 Combo. Still available at discount.
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How It Scores
Pros
- +CoreXY at 600mm/s for $299 is Bambu A1 territory
- +WiFi and camera come standard without paying extra
- +Add the ACE Pro multi-color system later if you want it
- +Open frame is accessible for maintenance
Cons
- −Anycubic's slicer software is behind Bambu Studio in polish and usability
- −No multi-color out of the box: the A1 Combo at $399 already includes it
- −Limited long-term data: first-gen product with fewer community fixes documented
What Owners Say
“600mm/s CoreXY for $299 is wild. Anycubic has really stepped up their game.”
— r/3Dprinting
“Solid standalone machine. Add the ACE Pro later if you want multi-color.”
— Teaching Tech (YouTube)
Specs
| Build Volume | 250 x 250 x 260 mm |
| Layer Resolution | 0.05mm - 0.35mm |
| Max Print Speed | 600 mm/s |
| Weight | 9 kg |
| Type | FDM (Filament) |
| Features | CoreXY, Auto bed leveling, WiFi, Camera, Direct drive |
Verdict
Discontinued, replaced by the Kobra S1 Combo. If you find this at a real discount, it's a capable machine. At full price, the S1 Combo offers more for slightly more money.
You'll Also Need
Things you'll want before your first print.
Also Worth Considering
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fdmBambu Lab A1
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The A1 without the AMS Lite. Full 256mm bed, full Bambu quality, single-color only.
