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Product Review · 3D Printers · #5 Ranked
Anycubic Kobra X Fast
Entry FDM, native 4-color · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com, Sept 2026 — $399 MSRP
79

Worth It
Rank #5 of 10 · 3D Printers
$299.99
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The verdict
Why it scored a 79
At $299.99 (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.
Key specs
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
FactorScoreWeightPoints
Value86×25%21.5
Quality80×20%16.0
Features86×15%12.9
Reliability76×15%11.4
Satisfaction80×15%12.0
Warranty55×10%5.5
Weighted total79
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