In this technical comparison between the Anycubic Kobra 2 Plus 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 $320.00 - $350.00 USD and Approximately $199.00 - $249.00 USD.
| Specifications |
Anycubic Kobra 2 Plus |
Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | September 2023 | September 2023 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 320 x 320 x 400 mm | 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 | Dual-gear Direct Drive | Direct Drive with dual gears (1.2GHz Cortex-A7 dual-core processor for motion control) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 260°C | 260°C |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm standard (Proprietary high-speed design); 7000 rpm cooling fan for efficient heat dissipation | 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 inductive sensor and load cell for Smart Z-Offset. | LeviQ 2.0 (25-point) with inductive sensor and load cell for Smart Z-Offset. |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS |
| Smart Sensors | Filament run-out sensor, Vibration Compensation (G-sensor/Input Shaping), Flow Control (Pressure Advance), Power loss recovery | 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), 3x USB-A 2.0 ports | Wi-Fi (Antenna), 3x USB-A ports (supports USB drives and peripherals) |
| Camera & AI | Optional. Supports USB camera for remote viewing and time-lapse recording via the app. | Optional. Supports USB webcam for remote viewing and time-lapses via the app. |
| Remote Mgmt | Anycubic App/Cloud (Remote control, status monitoring, and cloud slicing). | Anycubic Cloud/App (supports remote slicing and monitoring) |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch LCD 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 | 630 x 605 x 564 mm; Net weight 13 kg | 486 x 435 x 463 mm; Net weight 8.4 kg |
| Power & Noise | 400W Power Supply; ~55–60 dB during high-speed operation | 400W Power Supply; ~55–60 dB (high-speed fans) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer (semi-assembled), Wi-Fi antenna, Tool kit, 10m test filament, USB drive, Spare nozzle, Grease. | Printer (semi-assembled), Tool kit, 10m test filament, USB drive, Spare nozzle, Grease. |
| Price | Approximately $320.00 - $350.00 USD | Approximately $199.00 - $249.00 USD |
| Full Details | Kobra 2 Plus - Full Specifications | Kobra 2 Pro - Full Specifications |