# Anycubic Kobra X vs Flashforge AD5X

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.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/anycubic-kobra-x-vs-flashforge-ad5x/

## 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 |

## 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](https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/anycubic-kobra-x-review)
- 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](https://techradar.com/pro/anycubic-kobra-x-3d-printer-review)

### 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](https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/flashforge-ad5x-review)
- 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](https://www.protoolreviews.com/flashforge-ad5x-3d-printer-review/)

## 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.

Full reviews: [Anycubic Kobra X](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/anycubic-kobra-x/index.md), [Flashforge AD5X](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/flashforge-ad5x/index.md)