Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo

  • 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 speed: 9/10, against an average of 7.9.
  • The catch: ACE Pro system is newer and less battle-tested than Bambu's AMS.

Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.

By Shadman Rahman · Prices checked

Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo
Illustration generated with AI from the manufacturer's published design. Not a photograph.

The verdict

Skip it. Buy the Kobra S1 Combo.

This printer has been replaced by the Kobra S1 Combo, which is better in every measurable way. Only reason to buy this is a steep discount on remaining stock.

See the Kobra S1 Combo

Where the Kobra 3 Combo won

  • #6 of 52Top 6 FDM printers for speed9/10 vs 7.9/10 average
  • #13 of 52Top 13 FDM printers for beginner-friendliness8/10 vs 7.4/10 average
  • #20 of 52Top 20 FDM printers for print quality8/10 vs 8.4/10 average

The numbers behind it

Right side is the average of the 51 current FDM printers we track. Teal wins the row.

Kobra 3 ComboAnycubic · FDM
vs
Average51 FDM printers
Kobra 3 Combo and Average of 51 compared: specs
Kobra 3 ComboSpecAverage of 51
16.3 LBuild volume21.6 L (wins)
600 mm/s (wins)Top speed476 mm/s
0.05 mm (wins)Finest layer0.054 mm
10.0 kgWeight14.7 kg

Scores out of 10

Kobra 3 Combo and Average of 51 compared: PrintPick scores out of 10
Kobra 3 ComboSpecAverage of 51
8Value8.5 (wins)
8 (wins)Beginner7.4
8Print quality8.4 (wins)
9 (wins)Speed7.9
7Reliability8.1 (wins)
8Overall8.1 (wins)

Build space, front view, to one scale

  • 250 × 250 × 260 mmKobra 3 Combo
  • 450 × 450 × 470 mmCR-M4, largest current FDM

What owners say

  • Anycubic's answer to the A1 Combo. Competitive on paper, needs more real-world time.
    r/3Dprinting

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +600mm/s multi-color printing at competitive pricing
  • +ACE Pro handles 4 colors with less waste than early Bambu AMS
  • +WiFi and camera are standard, not paid extras
  • +Anycubic's slicer multi-color tools are improving fast

Cons

  • −ACE Pro system is newer and less battle-tested than Bambu's AMS
  • −Anycubic software isn't as polished as Bambu Studio
  • −Fewer YouTube troubleshooting videos means more solo problem-solving

Full specs

Build volume250 × 250 × 260 mm
Layer resolution0.05 to 0.35 mm
Top speed600 mm/s
Weight10 kg
TypeFDM (filament)

Features

  • Multi-color (ACE Pro)
  • Auto bed leveling
  • WiFi
  • Camera
  • Direct drive

Buy these with it

A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.

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Where the Kobra 3 Combo makes the cut, and what it beats.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the build volume of the Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo?

The Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo has a build volume of 250 x 250 x 260 mm.

Is the Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo good for beginners?

The Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo scores 8/10 for beginner-friendliness. It's a great choice for beginners.

What are the pros and cons of the Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo?

Pros: 600mm/s multi-color printing at competitive pricing. ACE Pro handles 4 colors with less waste than early Bambu AMS. WiFi and camera are standard, not paid extras. Anycubic's slicer multi-color tools are improving fast. Cons: ACE Pro system is newer and less battle-tested than Bambu's AMS. Anycubic software isn't as polished as Bambu Studio. Fewer YouTube troubleshooting videos means more solo problem-solving.

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