Anycubic Kobra 2 vs other items

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Kobra 2
Kobra 2

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Launch
Version May 2023
Print Performance
Build Volume 220 x 220 x 250 mm
Speed & Accel Max speed 300 mm/s (Typical 200 mm/s); Max acceleration 3,000 mm/s²
Layer Precision 0.05 mm – 0.3 mm
Extruder & Hotend
Extruder System Upgraded Direct Drive with dual gears
Hotend Max Temp 260°C (60W high-power heater for rapid melting)
Nozzle Specs 0.4 mm standard (Volcano-style compatible); features a 7000 rpm cooling fan.
Build Plate & Leveling
Bed Temp & Surface Up to 110°C; PEI Magnetic Spring Steel plate
Leveling System LeviQ 2.0 (25-point) with an inductive sensor and a mechanical module for automatic Smart Z-Offset.
Materials & Sensors
Filament Support PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS
Smart Sensors Filament run-out sensor, Power loss recovery
Air Management None (Open-frame)
Connectivity & Monitoring
Interfaces MicroSD Card, USB-C (for PC connection)
Camera & AI Not supported natively (requires external OctoPrint/Klipper setup for camera)
Remote Mgmt None (Unlike the Pro/Plus/Max versions, the standard Kobra 2 does not have built-in Wi-Fi or Anycubic App support).
UI & Software
Control Panel 4.3-inch LCD Touchscreen
Compatible Slicers Anycubic Slicer, Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer
Physical & Power
Dimensions & Weight 486 x 440 x 435 mm; Net weight 8.4 kg
Power & Noise 400W Power Supply; Noted for being somewhat loud due to the high-RPM cooling fans.
Misc
Inside the Box Printer (semi-assembled), Spare nozzle, Tool kit, 8GB MicroSD card, Small filament sample.
Price Approximately $160.00 - $189.00 USD