Product Review · 3D Printers · #5 Ranked
Anycubic Kobra X Fast
Entry FDM, native 4-color · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 79
At $329.99 (promotional, $399 MSRP), the Kobra X Fast ties Value and Features at 86, undercutting the Kobra 2 it replaces while adding native 4-color printing that model never had. TechRadar called it Editor's Choice and clocked color swaps in about 35 seconds versus 90+ on rivals, but Warranty sits at just 55 on Anycubic's standard 1-year coverage, and reviewers note an awkward spool-holder guide and some purge waste during color changes.
What you're getting
- 260 x 260 x 260 mm build volume
- Up to 600 mm/s claimed maximum print speed
- Native 4-color printing built in, no add-on unit required
- Expandable to 19 colors with up to four optional ACE 2 Pro units
- LeviQ 3.0 automatic bed leveling with Z-offset calibration
- AI camera for print monitoring; quiet operation rated at 45 dB
- About 35-second color swaps versus 90+ seconds on comparable rivals (TechRadar test)
- 1-year standard warranty; awkward spool-holder guide and some purge waste noted
ViperScore breakdown
Should you buy the Anycubic Kobra X Fast?
The Anycubic Kobra X Fast is the budget route to multicolor. Four-color printing is built into the machine rather than bolted on, the 260 mm cube build volume is the largest in our list, and color swaps take about 35 seconds. At $329.99 on promotion ($399 MSRP) it ranks fifth among our ten 3D printers, and it suits the hobbyist who wants color prints at the lowest entry price and does not need an enclosure. Anyone wanting a proven, quiet workhorse should pay the extra for the Bambu A1 Combo.
Where it earns its score
- Value and Features tie at 86 as the top factors. Native four-color printing and a big build volume for under $300 on sale is the best feature-per-dollar in the category.
- Expandable to 19 colors. Up to four optional ACE 2 Pro units add spools on top of the built-in four.
- Fast color changes. About 35 seconds per swap versus 90 seconds or more on some rivals, which adds up over a long print.
- Quiet at 45 dB. Slightly quieter than the Bambu A1's 48 dB rating.
What to know first
- Reliability scores 76. A new model with an awkward spool-holder guide and purge waste noted by reviewers.
- Promotional pricing. $329.99 is a sale price; at $399 MSRP the value case weakens against the Bambu A1 Combo.
- Warranty is the weakest factor at 55. One year standard.
- No enclosure. PLA, PETG and TPU only, like the A1.
Our verdict
The Anycubic Kobra X Fast scores 79, Fair Buy. Buy it at the $329.99 promotional price if multicolor on a budget is the goal. At full price, the Bambu Lab A1 Combo (85, $399.99) is the better machine with stronger reliability and a smoother software experience.
Bambu Lab A1 Combo (w/ AMS Lite)
Questions buyers ask
Does the Anycubic Kobra X Fast need an add-on for multicolor printing?
No. Four-color printing is built into the printer. Optional ACE 2 Pro units expand it to as many as 19 colors.
How big is the Anycubic Kobra X Fast build volume?
260 x 260 x 260 mm, which is the largest build volume among the 3D printers we rank.
Anycubic Kobra X Fast or Bambu Lab A1 Combo?
The Kobra X Fast scores 79 and costs $329.99 on promotion; the A1 Combo scores 85 at $399.99 with better reliability. Pick the Kobra for the lowest multicolor price, the A1 for fewer headaches.
Ready to check it out?
Anycubic Kobra X Fast · ViperScore 79 · Fair Buy · $329.99
How the other 9 3d printers scored
85Bambu Lab A1 Combo (w/ AMS Lite)
85Bambu Lab X2D (Combo w/ AMS 2 Pro)
81Creality K1C
80Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
79Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Ultra
78Elegoo Mars 5 (base)
77Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
76Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo
75Sovol SV06 ACE
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