Anycubic Kobra X release date and price: $299 for the Kobra X and $569 for the Kobra X Combo on Anycubic's US store, October 17, 2026
The Anycubic Kobra X is on sale and in stock in the US. On October 17, 2026, Anycubic's US store sold the Kobra X for $299 (reference price $399) and the Kobra X Combo for $569 (reference price $599), with the note "Ships in 24 hours." Anycubic says the printer debuted at Formnext 2025 and opened a $10 deposit program on December 26, 2025; its shipping page shows the first US warehouse batch shipping March 1 to March 10.
- Status on Oct. 17, 2026
- In stock on Anycubic's US store; "Ships in 24 hours"
- Kobra X (4 colors built in)
- $299 / $399 reference price
- Kobra X Combo (7 colors, one ACE 2 Pro)
- $569 / $599 reference price
- Kobra X Combo + one more ACE 2 Pro (11 colors)
- $788 / $928 reference price
- Kobra X Combo + three more ACE 2 Pro (19 colors)
- $1,226 / $1,586 reference price
- Debut
- Formnext 2025, Frankfurt (Anycubic press release)
- Deposit program
- From Dec. 26, 2025: $10 deposit, applied as a $30 discount at checkout
- First US warehouse shipping window
- March 1 to March 10 (Kobra X); May 1 to May 10 (Kobra X Combo)
- Build volume
- 260 × 260 × 260 mm
Figures above were read from Anycubic's US store product pages and their Shopify product data, Anycubic's Kobra X shipping update page and Anycubic's December 26, 2025 press release on 2026-10-17. See sources.
Kobra X release date: the dates on record
Anycubic's December 26, 2025 press release opens "Following its public debut at Formnext 2025" and says the Kobra X was unveiled in Frankfurt. The same release says the deposit program opened "As of December 26" via Anycubic's official store: customers could place a US$10 deposit, "which will be applied as a US$30 discount toward the final purchase price at checkout."
| Date | What happened | Where it is recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Formnext 2025 | Public debut in Frankfurt | Anycubic press release, Dec. 26, 2025 |
| Dec. 25, 2025 | Kobra X published on Anycubic's global store (8:00 p.m. UTC+8, which was 7:00 a.m. US Eastern the same day) | store.anycubic.com product data |
| Dec. 26, 2025 | Deposit program opened: $10 deposit, $30 off the final price | Anycubic press release, PR Newswire |
| Jan. 15 to Feb. 28, 2026 | Early bird pre-sale at $279 (reported; MSRP given as $399) | Tom's Hardware review, Feb. 5, 2026 |
| March 1 to March 10 | First batch of Kobra X orders shipped from the US warehouse ("Shipped Out") | Anycubic Kobra X shipping update page |
| March 11, 2026 | Kobra X Combo published as its own product on the global store (UTC+8) | store.anycubic.com product data |
| May 1 to May 10 | First batch of Kobra X Combo orders (placed Jan. 14 to May 5) scheduled to ship from the US warehouse | Anycubic Kobra X shipping update page |
| May 21, 2026 | Kobra X and Kobra X Combo published on Anycubic's dedicated US store (UTC+8; the Kobra X listing went live the evening of May 20, US Eastern) | us.anycubic3d.com product data |
| Oct. 10, 2026 | A refurbished Kobra X published on the US store (UTC+8) | us.anycubic3d.com product data |
| Oct. 17, 2026 | Kobra X and Kobra X Combo in stock on the US store; "Ships in 24 hours" | us.anycubic3d.com product pages |
Shipping ran late for some early buyers. Anycubic's shipping update page says "Shipping timelines slipped" and gives the reason for the Combo: "The Kobra X Combo set includes ACE 2 Pro, which experienced a production delay in January." The same page lists a second US batch for the standalone Kobra X (orders from Feb. 25) with a US warehouse shipping window of April 1 to April 10.
Kobra X price in the US on October 17, 2026
Anycubic runs a dedicated US store (us.anycubic3d.com) and a global store (store.anycubic.com), both in US dollars. The global store shows the banner "U.S. customers can now shop on our dedicated US store for local pricing, shipping, and support." The Combo was priced differently on the two stores on October 17.
| Option | US store | US store reference price | Global store | Global store reference price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobra X (4 colors) | $299 | $399 | $299 | $399 |
| Kobra X Combo (7 colors) | $569 | $599 | $529 | $599 |
| Kobra X Combo + ACE 2 Pro ×1 (11 colors) | $788 | $928 | $748 | $928 |
| Kobra X Combo + ACE 2 Pro ×3 (19 colors) | $1,226 | $1,586 | $1,186 | $1,586 |
| Kobra X × 2 | $598 | $798 | $598 | $1,047 |
| Refurbished Kobra X ("Good condition") | $219 | None shown | Not checked | Not checked |
The US product pages show "Free Express Shipping" and "Tax excluded. Actual tax rate varies by region." Both US pages also sell each printer with 4 kg of a named filament type: $345 to $379 for the Kobra X and $615 to $649 for the Kobra X Combo, depending on the type.
Anycubic's pages do not state a US launch price. Tom's Hardware, in a review published February 5, 2026, reported an MSRP of $399 and a $279 early bird pre-sale price from January 15 to February 28, with an initial ship date of March 25 to April 5, 2026 (reported, not from Anycubic).
Kobra X vs Kobra X Combo: what the Combo adds
The two are the same printer. The Kobra X lists "4-Color Built-in & 19-Color Maximum": four filament channels sit in the print head itself, which Anycubic calls ACE GEN2. Its press release says the design "integrates four filament channels directly into the printhead" and describes the Kobra X as an "open-frame, single-nozzle multicolor printer".
The Combo adds one ACE 2 Pro, an external filament box, and Anycubic counts that as 7 colors. More ACE 2 Pro units raise the count to 11 or 19. The product FAQ says "Start with 4-color printing. By combining four ACE 2 Pro to achieve 19-color printing." The ACE 2 Pro also dries filament: the standalone Kobra X lists active drying as "Not Supported, requires ACE 2 Pro", while the Combo lists "Supported, drying temperature up to 65°C". The ACE 2 Pro sold alone for $249 ($329 reference) on the US store on October 17. The FAQ adds that "Kobra X does not support ACE Pro." (the first-generation unit).
Kobra X specifications and nozzle
| Spec | Anycubic Kobra X (Anycubic's figures) |
|---|---|
| Multicolor printing | Native 4-color, expandable to 19 |
| Print volume | 260 × 260 × 260 mm |
| Print speed | Recommended 300 mm/s; maximum 600 mm/s |
| Acceleration | Recommended 10,000 mm/s²; maximum 20,000 mm/s² |
| Nozzle | Max 300°C; 0.4 mm standard, expandable to 0.25 / 0.6 / 0.8 mm; hardened steel |
| Heated bed | Max 100°C; PEI spring steel build plate |
| Filaments listed | PLA / PETG / TPU / PVA / PLA-CF / PETG-CF / ASA |
| Multi-material pairs (FAQ) | PLA + TPU (68D), PLA + PVA, TPU (68D) + TPU (68D) |
| Leveling | LeviQ3.0 auto-leveling, Z-offset |
| Camera | Standard HD camera (supports 720P) |
| Connectivity | Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4G/5G) + WLAN |
| Noise | ≤ 48 dB |
| Machine weight / dimensions | About 9.5 kg; 455.4 × 445.3 × 461.3 mm |
On the nozzle, the FAQ says "Kobra X comes pre-installed with a 0.4mm hardened steel nozzle." and "It also supports optional 0.25mm brass and 0.6mm / 0.8mm hardened steel nozzles." (The spec list on the same page names hardened steel without singling out the 0.25 mm size.) Anycubic's US store sold replacement nozzles for the Kobra X series at $15.99 each in 0.25, 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8 mm on October 17, and a complete Kobra X printhead assembly at $90. Both product pages point to the Anycubic Wiki for the replacement steps; the nozzle page says "Please learn about the replacements on Anycubic Wiki". We could not read the wiki (see below).
Kobra X vs Kobra 4
Anycubic's Kobra 4 Combo launch page names the print head as the main difference: "Kobra 4 Combo does not feature ACE GEN 2." and "Kobra X Combo supports up to 19 colors." (the Kobra 4 Combo is listed at up to 8). The single-color Kobra 4 lists multicolor printing as "Requires ACE 2 Pro", while the Kobra X has four colors without any add-on. Print volume, listed speeds, nozzle temperature, bed temperature, nozzle options and the 720P camera are the same in Anycubic's tables. For dates and prices of the Kobra 4, see our Anycubic Kobra 4 record.
| US store, Oct. 17, 2026 | Colors without add-ons | Maximum colors (Anycubic) | Price | Reference price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobra 4 | 1 | Not stated (multicolor requires ACE 2 Pro) | $199 | $379 |
| Kobra 4 Combo | 4 (with included ACE 2 Pro) | 8 | $299 | $499 |
| Kobra X | 4 (built into the print head) | 19 | $299 | $399 |
| Kobra X Combo | 7 (with included ACE 2 Pro) | 19 | $569 | $599 |
Anycubic Kobra X vs Bambu Lab A1: published specs and prices
These are the two makers' published figures, not measurements. On October 17, 2026, the Bambu Lab A1 was $299 and the A1 Combo (with AMS lite) $399 on Bambu Lab's US store.
| Spec (maker's figures) | Anycubic Kobra X | Bambu Lab A1 |
|---|---|---|
| US store price, Oct. 17, 2026 | $299 (Combo $569) | $299 (A1 Combo $399) |
| Multicolor without add-ons | 4 colors built into the print head | None; 4 colors with AMS lite (A1 Combo) |
| Maximum colors stated | 19 (with four ACE 2 Pro) | 4 with one AMS lite |
| Build volume | 260 × 260 × 260 mm | 256 × 256 × 256 mm |
| Max print speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s (tool head) |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² | 10,000 mm/s² (tool head) |
| Max nozzle / hot end temperature | 300°C | 300°C |
| Max bed temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Nozzle | Hardened steel, 0.4 mm (0.25 / 0.6 / 0.8 mm optional) | Stainless steel, 0.4 mm included (0.2 / 0.6 / 0.8 mm) |
| Camera | HD camera, 720P | Low frame rate camera, up to 1080P |
Bambu Lab's A1 FAQ says "The A1 can only support one AMS lite, which means it can print with a maximum of 4 colors." The same FAQ says the A1 can connect to Bambu's larger AMS units through an AMS HUB accessory.
What we could not confirm
- The early bird dates and $279 price from Anycubic itself. Anycubic's Kobra X launch page addresses on its US and global stores now redirect to the product page, and its UK store's launch page could not be read; the figures above are as reported by Tom's Hardware. A 3DPrinting.com article on the early bird campaign returned an access error (403) and was not read.
- The exact dates of Formnext 2025. The press release names the show and Frankfurt but not the dates.
- The year on Anycubic's shipping update page. Its tables show months and days only; the page says it was last updated in May 2026 and its notes are dated April 2026.
- When the current $299 and $569 US prices started and when they end. The product data shows only today's price and a reference price, and we did not use web archives.
- Anycubic's nozzle replacement steps for the Kobra X. The product pages link to wiki.anycubic.com, which our tools could not reach (its robots.txt could not be read), so we did not read it.
- Why the global store also lists a second Kobra X product at $349 (Kobra X Combo $569), published May 28, 2026 (UTC+8). We report it as seen.
Questions
When was the Anycubic Kobra X released?
How much is the Anycubic Kobra X Combo?
Anycubic Kobra X vs Bambu A1: what is different?
What nozzle does the Kobra X use, and can it be replaced?
What is the difference between the Kobra X and the Kobra 4?
Sources
- Formnext debut, ACE GEN2 description and deposit program - Anycubic press release, PR Newswire, Dec. 26, 2025, read 2026-10-17
- Kobra X price, shipping note, specifications and FAQ - Anycubic US store, Anycubic Kobra X, read 2026-10-17
- Kobra X Combo price and specifications - Anycubic US store, Anycubic Kobra X Combo, read 2026-10-17
- US store product data (variant prices, publish dates) - Kobra X, Kobra X Combo and refurbished Kobra X, Anycubic US store, read 2026-10-17
- Shipping batches and delay statement - Anycubic US store, Shipping Update: Kobra S1 Max & Kobra X, read 2026-10-17
- Global store prices and publish dates - Kobra X and Kobra X Combo, Anycubic global store, read 2026-10-17
- Replacement parts and ACE 2 Pro prices - Nozzle, Printhead Assembly and ACE 2 Pro, Anycubic US store, read 2026-10-17
- Kobra 4 comparison - Anycubic US store, Kobra 4 Combo launch page, Kobra 4 and Kobra 4 Combo, read 2026-10-17
- Bambu Lab A1 and A1 Combo prices, specifications and FAQ - Bambu Lab US store, A1, read 2026-10-17
- Reported MSRP, early bird price and initial ship date - Tom's Hardware review, Feb. 5, 2026, read 2026-10-17
Source links are not affiliate links. Prices are the stores' listed prices on the date shown and can change at any time. This page records facts and does not rate print quality.
