Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro vs Flashforge AD5X
The Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro (2023, €369) and the Flashforge AD5X (2025, €579) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 210 (~36%) versus the other.
On the technical side, only the Flashforge AD5X supports multicolor (AMS), and the Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro offers more build volume (250×220×220 mm).
Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.
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| Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro €369 | Flashforge AD5X €579 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 250×220×220 mm 🏆 | 220³ mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 11.4 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s 🏆 |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 260 °C | 300 °C 🏆 |
| Nozzle material | brass | — |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 25 mm³/s 🏆 | — |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PEI flexible steel sheet |
| Auto-leveling | LeviQ 2.0 | automatic |
| Enclosed | No | No |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | Yes 🏆 |
| AMS type | — | IFS |
| AMS slots | — | 4 🏆 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| Camera | — | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Measures its own vibrations (built-in sensor) | Yes | Yes |
| Calibrates flow by itself (sensor) | — | — |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | — | — |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Anycubic Slicer Next | Orca-Flashforge |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | — |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | 72 dB 🏆 |
| Power | 350 W 🏆 | 650 W |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Flashforge AD5X wins.
- On price, Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro or Flashforge AD5X?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro with 250×220×220 mm.