Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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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.

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👀 See more information about the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 here (Affiliate Links)

Kobra 3 V2 Combo (4-color): shrsl.com/4wgsv

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Kobra S1
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Kobra 3:
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Kobra 3 Max:
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8-Color Combo (Anycubic Store): shrsl.com/4v72w

Kobra 3 Max Only (amazon): amzn.to/4kNVu5r

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Sunlu makes awesome filament, check out the filament I used:

Captain America Bust - Sunlu Shadow Storm Marble High Speed PLA: 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: 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: 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

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Special thanks to my tier 2 and above patrons:
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Christopher Hoffman
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[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


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