Anycubic Kobra X vs Flashforge AD5X
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Anycubic Kobra X costs $299 and the Flashforge AD5X costs $349, so the Anycubic Kobra X is $50 cheaper. The Anycubic Kobra X has a published review score and ranks #1 in our 3D printers ranking; the Flashforge AD5X is not scored yet. Pick the Anycubic Kobra X for beginners who want cheap, fast 4 color PLA prints. Pick the Flashforge AD5X for cheap 4 color printing in a small space. The Anycubic Kobra X wins 3 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Anycubic Kobra X wins 3 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Kobra X | AD5X | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $299 | $349 | Kobra X |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Build volume | 260 x 260 x 260 mm | 220 x 220 x 220 mm | Kobra X |
| Top print speed | 600 mm/s | 300 mm/s | Kobra X |
| Max nozzle temp | 300°C | 300°C | Tie |
- You want to spend less (saves $50)
- You care most about build volume (260 x 260 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 beginners who want cheap, fast 4 color PLA prints
- Best for cheap 4 color printing in a small space
- Build volume
- 260 x 260 x 260 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Native 4 colors from
- Enclosure
- No
Budget 4 color printer with fast swaps and no external box
Full Anycubic Kobra X 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 X | Flashforge AD5X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $349 |
| 3 year cost | $299 | $349 |
| Our score | 9.1/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #1 | #34 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year on 3D printers, 14 day no reason return (Anycubic store) | 1 year limited; 3 months on extruder parts |
| Build volume | 260 x 260 x 260 mm (Anycubic) | 220 x 220 x 220 mm |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s, 300 mm/s recommended; up to 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Anycubic). TechRadar printed a stock Benchy in about 33 minutes | Up to 300 mm/s print, 600 mm/s travel, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration |
| Multi color | Native 4 colors from the ACE Gen 2 in the toolhead, up to 19 with ACE 2 Pro units (Anycubic). Swaps took about 35 s versus 90 s or more on a Bambu Lab A1 (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, 4 colors with the built in IFS |
| Enclosure | No, open frame | No, open frame; DIY enclosure kit sold separately |
| Auto leveling | Yes, LeviQ 3.0 auto leveling with automatic Z offset (Anycubic) | Yes, one click auto leveling |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C, 0.4 mm hardened steel nozzle, tool free swap (Anycubic, Tom's Hardware) | 300 °C |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 100 C with PEI spring steel plate (Anycubic); TechRadar listed 110 C | Yes, up to 110 °C, PEI steel sheet |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PLA-CF, PETG-CF, ASA; ABS for single material prints (Anycubic) | PLA, PETG, TPU 95A, TPU 64D to 75D, PLA-CF, PETG-CF |
| Connectivity | Dual band Wi-Fi, app, cloud, LAN and USB (Anycubic, Tom's Hardware) | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB |
| Camera | Yes, 720p with privacy cover and AI spaghetti detection (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) | None (Tom's Hardware notes no camera) |
| Noise | 48 dB or less (Anycubic claim); Tom's Hardware found it quiet but its unit had a squeak | About 58 dB without the enclosure (ProToolReviews) |
| Assembly | About 5 minutes to assemble plus about 30 minutes of calibration (TechRadar) | Three steps: screen, filament holder and multi color module |
| Weight | About 9.5 kg; 455.4 x 445.3 x 461.3 mm (Anycubic) | 11.4 kg (Tom's Hardware) |
| Best for | beginners who want cheap, fast 4 color PLA prints | cheap 4 color printing in a small space |
| Skip if | you need an enclosed printer for ABS or ASA parts | 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 X
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. Color swaps averaged about 35 s versus 90 s or more on a Bambu Lab A1. A four color castle took 13 h 10 min with 150 g of purge, versus 23 h 8 min and 229 g on the A1. Source
- TechRadar (4.5/5): Scored 25.5 of 28 in print tests with 0.144 mm average XY error. About 4 kg of filament ran reliably even at around 10 C in a workshop. Purge waste was only slightly lower than on the Kobra 3. 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 X or the Flashforge AD5X?
The Anycubic Kobra X has a published review score and ranks #1 in our 3D printers ranking; the Flashforge AD5X is not scored yet. Pick the Anycubic Kobra X for beginners who want cheap, fast 4 color PLA prints. Pick the Flashforge AD5X for cheap 4 color printing in a small space.
Which is cheaper?
The Anycubic Kobra X at $299, versus $349 for the Flashforge AD5X, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the Kobra X and the AD5X?
Build volume: 260 x 260 x 260 mm (Anycubic) on the Kobra X, 220 x 220 x 220 mm on the AD5X. Print speed: Up to 600 mm/s, 300 mm/s recommended; up to 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Anycubic)… on the Kobra X, Up to 300 mm/s print, 600 mm/s travel, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration on the AD5X. Multi color: Native 4 colors from the ACE Gen 2 in the toolhead, up to 19 with ACE 2 Pro units… on the Kobra X, Yes, 4 colors with the built in IFS on the AD5X.
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