In this technical comparison between the Anycubic Kobra 2 Max and the Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two 3D Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Approximately $399.00 - $449.00 USD and Approximately $199.00 - $249.00 USD.
| Specifications |
Anycubic Kobra 2 Max |
Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | September 2023 | September 2023 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 420 x 420 x 500 mm (88.2 Liters) | 220 x 220 x 250 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max speed 500 mm/s (Typical 300 mm/s); Max acceleration 10,000 mm/s² | Max speed 500 mm/s (Typical 300 mm/s); Max acceleration 20,000 mm/s² |
| Layer Precision | 0.05 mm – 0.3 mm | 0.05 mm – 0.3 mm |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Self-developed Direct Drive with Double Gears | Direct Drive with dual gears (1.2GHz Cortex-A7 dual-core processor for motion control) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 260°C (Standard hotend) | 260°C |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm standard (Proprietary high-speed design); Volcano-style length for high flow rates. | 0.4 mm standard (Proprietary high-speed design); 7000 rpm cooling fan for rapid solidification |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | Up to 90°C; PEI Magnetic Spring Steel plate | Up to 110°C; PEI Magnetic Spring Steel plate |
| Leveling System | LeviQ 2.0 (49-point) with Smart Z-Offset (Load cell based) | LeviQ 2.0 (25-point) with inductive sensor and load cell for Smart Z-Offset. |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS (requires enclosure for best results) | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS |
| Smart Sensors | Filament run-out sensor, Vibration compensation (G-Sensor), Flow control | Filament run-out sensor, Vibration Compensation (G-sensor built-in), Flow Control (Pressure Advance), Power loss recovery |
| Air Management | None (Open-frame design) | None (Open-frame). |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi (Antenna included), 3x USB ports | Wi-Fi (Antenna), 3x USB-A ports (supports USB drives and peripherals) |
| Camera & AI | Optional/Add-on. Supports Anycubic’s USB camera for remote monitoring and time-lapses | Optional. Supports USB webcam for remote viewing and time-lapses via the app. |
| Remote Mgmt | Anycubic APP (Online slicing, cloud library, remote control) | Anycubic Cloud/App (supports remote slicing and monitoring) |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch LCD Capacitive Touchscreen | 4.3-inch LCD Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | Anycubic Slicer Next, PrusaSlicer, Cura, OrcaSlicer | Anycubic Slicer (Next), PrusaSlicer, Cura, OrcaSlicer (profiles widely available). |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 740 x 735 x 640 mm (HWD); Net weight 21 kg | 486 x 435 x 463 mm; Net weight 8.4 kg |
| Power & Noise | 500W Power Supply; ~55–60 dB (fans are notably loud due to the high-speed cooling requirements) | 400W Power Supply; ~55–60 dB (high-speed fans) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer (semi-assembled), Wi-Fi antenna, Touchscreen, Print head, Tool kit, USB drive, Small filament sample. | Printer (semi-assembled), Tool kit, 10m test filament, USB drive, Spare nozzle, Grease. |
| Price | Approximately $399.00 - $449.00 USD | Approximately $199.00 - $249.00 USD |
| Full Details | Kobra 2 Max - Full Specifications | Kobra 2 Pro - Full Specifications |