Anycubic Kobra 3D printer review

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An excellent printer for beginners
The Anycubic Kobra is an excellent 3D printer for those looking to start printing for the first time or upgrade from a cheaper model. It's easy to assemble, and once everything is in place - and the auto-calibration is complete - you can start printing without needing to delve into the settings.

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The Anycubic Kobra is a brilliant FDM (fused deposition modeling) printer for those looking to get started in the world of tinkering, or looking to upgrade from an older model.

It comes in at a fairly budget-friendly price, just $300 / £270 / AU$470 from the Anycubic website. For that, you'll get a printer with an auto-bed leveling system (which is sure to delight novices and experienced printers alike) as well as intuitive touch screen controls that give you easy access to all of the printer's features and settings.

Plus, out the gate, it produces some high-quality prints. Sure there are areas for improvement, but if you're looking for a setup that will work out of the box - and won't require you to tinker about with settings you don't yet fully understand - then that's what the Anycubic Kobra delivers.

Though, before you get too excited, you might want to consider what you're using the printer for.

If you're looking to create quick prototypes or larger, less complex models, then this is the kind of system you want (thanks to its large 9.8 x 8.7 x 8.7 inch (220 x 220 x 250 mm) build space). But if you're instead hoping to create complex figurines for a tabletop game or highly detailed statuettes to adorn your desk, then you'll want to grab a resin printer instead.

Price and availability

The Anycubic Kobra can be bought for $300 / £270 / AU$470 from the Anycubic website.

At this price, it's not quite the cheapest option out there but is still affordable enough for someone looking to nab their first-ever 3D printer. It'll also suit someone looking to upgrade from a cheaper model.

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