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Is this better than the Bambu Labs A1?! - Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo Full Review!

112.5K views· 470 likes· 16:02· Jul 17, 2025

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Looking for a fast, reliable, and affordable multi-color 3D printer? In this review, we dive deep into the @ANYCUBIC3D Kobra 3 V2 Combo, featuring real hardware upgrades, smart software improvements, and seamless multi-color printing with the ACE Pro system. From blazing print speeds and automatic bed leveling to filament backup and RFID support, this machine is packed with features you'd expect from much more expensive printers. We test print quality, explore the slicer, and show off real-world results—including multicolor Benchies, detailed busts, and even some tricky overhangs. If you're considering a new 3D printer in 2025, this might just be the best value on the market. Thank you @ANYCUBIC3D for providing the Kobra 3 V2 to test out for this video. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👀 See more information about the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 here (Affiliate Links) Kobra 3 V2 Combo (4-color): http://shrsl.com/4wgsv Kobra 3 V2 Combo (8-color): https://shrsl.com/4wgsx Kobra 3 V2 (printer only): http://shrsl.com/4wgsy --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👀Other Awesome Anycubic Kobra printers: Kobra S1 Kobra S1 Combo (Anycubic Store): Anycubic Store: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1384498&u=3828766&m=90014&urllink=store%2Eanycubic%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fkobra%2Ds1%2Dcombo&afftrack=FirstLook Kobra S1 (amazon): https://amzn.to/41glmyR Kobra 3: Kobra 3 Combo (amazon): https://amzn.to/4hBYIqI Kobra 3 Max: 4-Color Combo (Anycubic Store): http://shrsl.com/4v72v 8-Color Combo (Anycubic Store): http://shrsl.com/4v72w Kobra 3 Max Only (amazon): https://amzn.to/4kNVu5r --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunlu makes awesome filament, check out the filament I used: Captain America Bust - Sunlu Shadow Storm Marble High Speed PLA: https://www.sunlu.com/products/high-speed-pla-marble-3d-printer-filament-1kg?_pos=1&_sid=8fdc65e42&_ss=r&variant=49959995179290&sca_ref=6509515.9CIaM1NpXK&sca_source=kobrav2 Dice Tower - Sunlu Brick Red Marble PLA: https://www.sunlu.com/products/high-speed-pla-marble-3d-printer-filament-1kg?_pos=1&_sid=8fdc65e42&_ss=r&variant=49959995179290&sca_ref=6509515.9CIaM1NpXK&sca_source=kobrav2 Eevees - Sunlu Chocolate PLA, Black PLA, White PLA: https://www.sunlu.com/products/over-6kg-bundle-sale-pla-and-pla-plus-pla-meta-macaron-filament1kg-roll?_pos=1&_psq=Chocolate&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=47495413661978&sca_ref=6509515.9CIaM1NpXK&sca_source=kobrav2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Create a free profile at https://www.3dprintlog.com today, and start recording all your print settings and filament usage! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👀 See my recommended printers, filament, and accessories on my Amazon Idea Lists! (Affiliate Links) 🆕 3D Printing Equipment for Beginners: https://amzn.to/2PNblSL ⚡ 3D Printing Equipment for Intermediate Hobbyists: https://amzn.to/2OOuQOy 💯 3D Printing Equipment for Advanced Users - Liquid Resin SLA/DLP: https://amzn.to/2PpqWuK 🎁 See the TEVO Tornado on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2TnhQhn 🎥 Hoffman Engineering Youtube/Video Equipment - See on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2O9oP9I 🆕 Microphone - Rode NT1 Microphone: https://amzn.to/4i3frmB Thank you to all my Patreons for helping make these videos possible. Join me at https://www.patreon.com/HoffmanEngineering Special thanks to my tier 2 and above patrons: * Reese N. * Gary Christopher Hoffman Hoffman Engineering https://www.hoffman.engineering [0:34] Disclaimer [0:55] Kobra 3 V2 Specs Overview [1:24] Nozzle Upgrade & Hotend [1:46] Y-Axis & Bed Stability Improvements [2:10] Automatic Bed Leveling (LeviQ 3.0) [2:26] Software Upgrades & Bigger Print Volume [3:08] Core Features of the Kobra 3 V2 [3:47] I/O Ports & Touchscreen [4:08] Klipper-Based KobraOS [4:22] ACE Pro – Multicolor Printing Made Simple [5:01] Same ACE Pro as Kobra 3 Max [5:20] Built-In Filament Dryer [5:47] Filament Auto-Backup System [6:07] RFID Support for Smart Spools [6:27] Assembly & First Setup [6:53] Anycubic Slicer Next Overview [7:18] Camera & Remote Monitoring [7:47] Multicolor Support in Slicer [8:54] Arachne Wall Generation Bug [9:32] Mobile App & Notifications [9:51] Real World Print Examples [10:07] Benchy Speed Test Results [10:45] Flexible Shark Print [10:57] Two-Color Benchy Print [11:22] 4-Color Eevee Prints [11:49] Feucoco – Color Bleed Example [12:06] Self Bust Multicolor Print [12:25] Captain America Bust [12:39] Desert Kiss Dice Tower [13:02] Tall Dice Tower Print [13:13] Final Thoughts & Verdict [14:36] Current Pricing & Value [15:29] Outro & What’s Next #3DPrinter #Anycubic #AnycubicKobra3V2Combo #multicolorprinting

About This Video

In this video I put the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo through a real-world review to answer the big question: is it actually a better buy than something like the Bambu Labs A1 if you want fast, reliable, affordable multi-color printing? I dig into what Anycubic changed on the V2—both hardware and software—and why those upgrades matter when you’re trying to get consistent results without babysitting the printer. The star of the show is the ACE Pro multi-color system, and I focus on how seamless it is in normal use, not just on paper. I run multi-color prints (including the classic Benchy), push detail on larger models like a bust, and poke at problem areas like overhangs to see where it shines and where it still needs tuning. I also walk through the slicer experience and the smarter quality-of-life features like automatic bed leveling, filament backup, and RFID support—stuff you typically expect to find on pricier machines. My takeaway: for 2025, this combo is aiming straight at the “best value” slot, especially if multi-color is on your shortlist and you care about speed without giving up print quality.

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