Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo vs Flashforge AD5X
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo costs $379 and the Flashforge AD5X costs $349, so the Flashforge AD5X is $30 cheaper. The Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo has a published review score and ranks #8 in our 3D printers ranking; the Flashforge AD5X is not scored yet. Pick the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo for budget beginners who mostly print PLA and want to try multi color. Pick the Flashforge AD5X for cheap 4 color printing in a small space. The Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo wins 2 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo wins 2 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Kobra 3 V2 Combo | AD5X | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $379 | $349 | AD5X |
| Build volume | 255 x 255 x 260 mm | 220 x 220 x 220 mm | Kobra 3 V2 Combo |
| Top print speed | 600 mm/s | 300 mm/s | Kobra 3 V2 Combo |
| Max nozzle temp | 300°C | 300°C | Tie |
- You care most about build volume (255 x 255 x 260 mm vs 220 x 220 x 220 mm)
- You care most about top print speed (600 mm/s vs 300 mm/s)
- Best for budget beginners who mostly print PLA and want to try multi color
- You want to spend less (saves $30)
- Best for cheap 4 color printing in a small space
- Build volume
- 255 x 255 x 260 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Yes
- Enclosure
- No
Budget 4 color bed slinger with a filament drying ACE Pro
Full Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo review, pros and cons →- Build volume
- 220 x 220 x 220 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 300 mm/s print
- Multicolor
- Yes
- Enclosure
- No
Compact open frame 4 color printer at a low price
Full Flashforge AD5X review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo | Flashforge AD5X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379 | $349 |
| 3 year cost | $379 | $349 |
| Our score | 8.0/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #8 | #34 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not checked | 1 year limited; 3 months on extruder parts |
| Build volume | 255 x 255 x 260 mm (Anycubic, Tom's Hardware) | 220 x 220 x 220 mm |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s, 300 mm/s default, 20,000 mm/s2 (Anycubic); Notebookcheck found 300 mm/s realistic for quality prints | Up to 300 mm/s print, 600 mm/s travel, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration |
| Multi color | Yes, 4 colors with the included ACE Pro, 8 with a second unit (Anycubic); ACE Pro dries filament up to 55 C while printing (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, 4 colors with the built in IFS |
| Enclosure | No, open frame bed slinger (Notebookcheck) | No, open frame; DIY enclosure kit sold separately |
| Auto leveling | Yes, LeviQ 3.0 load cell leveling with auto Z offset (Anycubic, Tom's Hardware) | Yes, one click auto leveling |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C, 0.4 mm high flow brass nozzle (Anycubic, Tom's Hardware) | 300 °C |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 110 C, double sided PEI spring steel plate (Anycubic, Notebookcheck) | Yes, up to 110 °C, PEI steel sheet |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS (Anycubic); Anycubic does not recommend ABS or ASA on the Combo; Tom's Hardware tested PLA, PETG and TPU | PLA, PETG, TPU 95A, TPU 64D to 75D, PLA-CF, PETG-CF |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, LAN mode, Anycubic app, USB (Anycubic, Tom's Hardware) | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB |
| Camera | Yes, 720p; the mount must be printed by the user (Anycubic, Notebookcheck) | None (Tom's Hardware notes no camera) |
| Noise | About 55 dB (Anycubic); Notebookcheck measured 55 to 60 dB(A) at 1 m while printing | About 58 dB without the enclosure (ProToolReviews) |
| Weight | 9.37 kg printer plus 4.6 kg ACE Pro; printer 452.9 x 504.7 x 483 mm (Anycubic) | 11.4 kg (Tom's Hardware) |
| Assembly | n/a | Three steps: screen, filament holder and multi color module |
| Best for | budget beginners who mostly print PLA and want to try multi color | cheap 4 color printing in a small space |
| Skip if | you need reliable multi color output or want an enclosed printer for ABS | you want a camera or enclosed printing |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo
- Tom's Hardware: A multi color PLA dino print took about 8 h 40 min at an average 130 mm/s with about 100 g of waste. A PETG print took 2 h 4 min with light stringing. TPU printed cleanly at an average 50 mm/s. Source
- Notebookcheck: Good flow up to about 25 mm3/s. 300 mm/s was realistic; a speed Benchy took about 12 minutes with flaws. 55 to 60 dB(A) while printing and about 180 W on PLA. Multi color failed out of the box due to a purge design flaw. Source
Flashforge AD5X
- Tom's Hardware: Excellent print quality across PLA, PETG, TPU and ASA, but the Orca based slicer crashed about every third print. A 33 frog plate wasted 11 g over 23 color swaps. Source
- ProToolReviews: Called it a well rounded multicolor printer with sharp prints and reliable runs. Noted about 58 dB noise unless enclosed and suggested the optional enclosure. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo or the Flashforge AD5X?
The Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo has a published review score and ranks #8 in our 3D printers ranking; the Flashforge AD5X is not scored yet. Pick the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo for budget beginners who mostly print PLA and want to try multi color. Pick the Flashforge AD5X for cheap 4 color printing in a small space.
Which is cheaper?
The Flashforge AD5X at $349, versus $379 for the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the Kobra 3 V2 Combo and the AD5X?
Build volume: 255 x 255 x 260 mm (Anycubic, Tom's Hardware) on the Kobra 3 V2 Combo, 220 x 220 x 220 mm on the AD5X. Print speed: Up to 600 mm/s, 300 mm/s default, 20,000 mm/s2 (Anycubic); Notebookcheck found 300 mm/s… on the Kobra 3 V2 Combo, Up to 300 mm/s print, 600 mm/s travel, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration on the AD5X. Multi color: Yes, 4 colors with the included ACE Pro, 8 with a second unit (Anycubic); ACE Pro dries… on the Kobra 3 V2 Combo, Yes, 4 colors with the built in IFS on the AD5X.
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