ANYCUBIC Kobra X: Native Four-Color 3D Printing Drops to $279
ANYCUBIC has officially priced the Kobra X at $279, putting a native four-color FDM printer within reach of most hobbyist budgets. First teased around Formnext 2025 and shipping in early 2026, the Kobra X uses a built-in multi-material system rather than relying on third-party add-ons.
The pitch is straightforward: print in up to four colors without buying an AMS unit, without running separate filament paths, and without the purge tower waste that typically eats 20-30% of your spool on multi-color jobs.
What Makes the Kobra X Different
Most budget multicolor solutions work by retracting one filament, cutting it, and feeding another through a single nozzle. That works, but every color switch costs time and material. ANYCUBIC's approach on the Kobra X reduces that overhead with a redesigned filament path and a faster switching mechanism.
The company claims up to 50% less purge waste compared to older multi-color designs. On a typical four-color figurine, that can mean the difference between using 60 grams of filament versus 100+ grams for the same print.
Key Specs
| Spec | Kobra X |
|---|---|
| Price | $279 (launch) |
| Colors | Up to 4 (native) |
| Build Volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm |
| Print Speed | Up to 500 mm/s |
| Hotend Temp | Up to 300°C |
| Filaments | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA |
| Firmware | Klipper-based |
Who Is This For
If you've been printing single-color and want to try multicolor without dropping $600+ on a Bambu Lab A1 Combo or similar, the Kobra X is the first real budget alternative. It's also worth considering if you print a lot of figurines, badges, or decorative parts where color matters more than engineering tolerances.
The trade-off is ecosystem maturity. ANYCUBIC's slicer and firmware don't have the polish of Bambu Studio or PrusaSlicer's multi-color workflows, and early adopters report occasional filament jams on tricky color transitions. That's normal for a first-gen product at this price point, but it's worth knowing before you buy.