{
  "id": 15436609,
  "title": "Anycubic's award-winning 3D printer hits all-time low pricing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/anycubics-award-winning-3d-printer-hits-all-time-low-pricing",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-18T15:24:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/anycubics-award-winning-3d-printer-hits-all-time-low-pricing-kobra-x-is-an-excellent-entry-level-four-color-printer-thats-now-just-usd299-99-for-amazon-prime-members"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Anycubic Kobra X Multicolor 3D Printer has reached its lowest retail price since becoming available for purchase. For a limited time, Prime members can purchase the device for $299.99 on Amazon, a 17% discount or $60 off its list price. This affordable price tag makes the printer a budget-friendly alternative to higher-end options in the four-color printer category.\n\nThe Kobra X received significant praise earlier this year from our reviewer, earning a Tom's Hardware Editor's Choice award for its innovative ACE Gen 2 multimaterial system. The system is built directly into the toolhead, streamlining the process of changing colors during printing. In fact, the Kobra X was found to be 10 hours faster than the rival Bambu Lab A1 when printing a four-color model with 776 color swaps, despite having similar printing speeds.\n\nWith a spacious 260 x 260 x 260mm (10.23 x 10.23 x 10.23-inch) build volume, automatic Z bed leveling, and a color touch screen, the Kobra X offers fast and affordable multicolor printing without the need for external AMS or a premium price. The printer also features a user-friendly interface with a color touch screen and a 600mm/s maximum print speed.\n\nThough it may initially appear to be a clone of the Bambu Lab A1, the Kobra X stands out with its comprehensive features, including a 720P camera for real-time monitoring and instant error alerts, AI-driven anti-foreign object and spaghetti detection, and quiet operation at ≤48 dB. Although the spool holder guide could be improved, the Kobra X remains a compelling choice for projects requiring a 260 x 260 x 260mm (10.23 x 10.23 x 10.23-inch) build volume in various materials like PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PLA-CF, PETG-CF, and ASA.",
  "summary": "The Editor's Choice Anycubic Kobra X Multicolor 3D Printer is at the lowest price we've ever seen.",
  "key_points": [
    "Anycubic Kobra X Multicolor 3D Printer drops to $299.99 on Amazon",
    "17% discount makes printer budget-friendly alternative",
    "Kobra X praised for ACE Gen 2 multimaterial system"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}