Anycubic
Kobra 2
About This Printer
Budget-Friendly · $150–$220The Kobra 2 is Anycubic's mainstream beginner printer, and it made waves by delivering 300mm/s printing at a sub-$200 price. Auto-leveling is built in, setup is quick, and the print quality at moderate speeds is genuinely good. It's one of the best entry-level options for anyone who wants to get printing fast without breaking the bank.
What it does well
- Very affordable with surprisingly fast 300mm/s capability
- LeviQ auto-leveling makes first prints much easier
- Good default print quality for the price
- Simple, clean interface for beginners
- Lightweight and easy to move
Limitations to know
- PTFE-lined hotend — not suitable for ABS, ASA, or high-temp materials
- Bed-slinger wobble becomes noticeable above ~200mm/s
- Smaller community than Creality or Prusa
- Build quality is adequate but not premium
Best For
Ideal Use Case
First-time buyers or gift recipients who want to start printing PLA and PETG immediately with minimal setup hassle.
Specifications
- Max Nozzle Temp
- 260°C
- Max Bed Temp
- 90°C
- Default Nozzle
- 0.4 mm
- Enclosure
- No
- Hotend Type
- PTFE-lined
- Bed Size
- 220x220
- Build Volume
- 220×220×250 mm
- Release Year
- 2023
Filament Settings Profiles(6 profiles)
| Filament | Material | Nozzle ⌀ |
|---|---|---|
| Overture Overture PLA - Black | PLA | 0.4 mm |
| Prusament Prusament PLA 1.75mm | PLA | 0.4 mm |
| Overture Overture PETG - Black | PETG | 0.4 mm |
| Prusament Prusament PETG 1.75mm | PETG | 0.4 mm |
| Overture Overture TPU - Black | TPU | 0.4 mm |
| eSun eSun PLA+ - Black | PLA+PLUS | 0.4 mm |
Compatible Filaments(63 filaments)
11 filaments shown
eSun
eSun PETG - Black
Black
230–250°C
eSun
eSun PETG - Clear
Clear
230–250°C
eSun
eSun PETG - Red
Red
230–250°C
eSun
eSun PETG - Silver
Silver
230–250°C
eSun
eSun PETG - Solid White
Solid White
230–250°C
Overture
Overture PETG - Black
Black
230–250°C
Overture
Overture PETG - Blue
Blue
230–250°C
Overture
Overture PETG - Clear
Clear
230–250°C
Overture
Overture PETG - Red
Red
230–250°C
Overture
Overture PETG - White
White
230–250°C
Prusament
Prusament PETG 1.75mm
230–250°C