Best Value
At a glance
Anycubic · FDM (filament)
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Rank
- n/a/51
- Build
- 16.3 L
- Speed
- 600 mm/s
- Layer
- 0.05 mm
Anycubic Kobra 3
- Discontinued. Buy the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo instead.
- 16.3 L of build space (250×250×260 mm), 0.8× the 21.6 L average.
- Best at value: 9/10, against an average of 8.5.
- The catch: Anycubic's slicer software is behind Bambu Studio in polish and usability.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
By Shadman Rahman · Prices checked
The verdict
Skip it. Buy the Kobra S1 Combo.
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.
Where the Kobra 3 won
- #6 of 52Top 6 FDM printers for speed9/10 vs 7.9/10 average
- #10 of 52Top 10 FDM printers for value9/10 vs 8.5/10 average
- #13 of 52Top 13 FDM printers for beginner-friendliness8/10 vs 7.4/10 average
The numbers behind it
Right side is the average of the 51 current FDM printers we track. Teal wins the row.
Kobra 3Anycubic · FDM
vsAverage51 FDM printers
| Kobra 3 | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| 16.3 L | Build volume | 21.6 L (wins) |
| 600 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 476 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.054 mm |
| 9.0 kg | Weight | 14.7 kg |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra 3 | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (wins) | Value | 8.5 |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner | 7.4 |
| 8 | Print quality | 8.4 (wins) |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 7.9 |
| 7 | Reliability | 8.1 (wins) |
| 8.2 (wins) | Overall | 8.1 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 250 × 260 mmKobra 3
- 450 × 450 × 470 mmCR-M4, largest current FDM
What owners say
600mm/s CoreXY for [this price] is wild. Anycubic has really stepped up their game.
r/3DprintingSolid standalone machine. Add the ACE Pro later if you want multi-color.
Teaching Tech (YouTube)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +CoreXY at 600mm/s at this price 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 already includes it
- −Limited long-term data: first-gen product with fewer community fixes documented
Full specs
| Build volume | 250 × 250 × 260 mm |
|---|---|
| Layer resolution | 0.05 to 0.35 mm |
| Top speed | 600 mm/s |
| Weight | 9 kg |
| Type | FDM (filament) |
Features
- CoreXY
- Auto bed leveling
- WiFi
- Camera
- Direct drive
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.
Compare the Kobra 3 with (10)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the build volume of the Anycubic Kobra 3?
The Anycubic Kobra 3 has a build volume of 250 x 250 x 260 mm.
Is the Anycubic Kobra 3 good for beginners?
The Anycubic Kobra 3 scores 8/10 for beginner-friendliness. It's a great choice for beginners.
What are the pros and cons of the Anycubic Kobra 3?
Pros: CoreXY at 600mm/s at this price 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 already includes it. Limited long-term data: first-gen product with fewer community fixes documented.
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