What is Anycubic 3D Printers
Anycubic is a 3D printer brand whose homepage highlights both filament (Kobra) and resin (Photon) machines. The Kobra line covers multi-color FDM: the Kobra X is described with 4-color built-in and up to 19-color maximum plus soft and hard multi-material printing; the Kobra 3 Max V2 Combo comes standard with ACE 2 Pro for 8-color printing and a full-metal hotend; the Kobra 4 Combo lists 8-color printing with 65℃ active drying while printing; and the Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo prints up to 16-color. Larger FDM builds appear as the Kobra S1 Max Combo at 350×350×350mm³ with 65℃ active chamber heating and a fully-enclosed CoreXY system, and the Kobra 3 Max V2 Combo at 420*420*500mm. On the resin side, the Photon P1 Max lists an 18.3L print volume, a precision-ground steel build plate and 92% light uniformity; the Photon P1 lists the same steel build plate, light uniformity above 92% and Wave Release Technology. The homepage also links to Makeronline for sharing prints.
Anycubic is a 3D printer brand whose homepage highlights both filament (Kobra) and resin (Photon) machines. The Kobra line covers multi-color FDM: the Kobra X is described with 4-color built-in and up to 19-color maximum plus soft and hard multi-material printing; the Kobra 3 Max V2 Combo comes standard with ACE 2 Pro for 8-color printing and a full-metal hotend; the Kobra 4 Combo lists 8-color printing with 65℃ active drying while printing; and the Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo prints up to 16-color. Larger FDM builds appear as the Kobra S1 Max Combo at 350×350×350mm³ with 65℃ active chamber heating and a fully-enclosed CoreXY system, and the Kobra 3 Max V2 Combo at 420*420*500mm. On the resin side, the Photon P1 Max lists an 18.3L print volume, a precision-ground steel build plate and 92% light uniformity; the Photon P1 lists the same steel build plate, light uniformity above 92% and Wave Release Technology. The homepage also links to Makeronline for sharing prints.
Suppose you want to print a batch of multi-color desk organizers taller than a small FDM bed, and you would rather let an automated unit handle color changes than swap filament by hand. The Kobra 3 Max V2 Combo is listed with a 420*420*500mm print volume and a standard ACE 2 Pro for 8-color printing, so both the size and the color workflow appear in the official listing. The documented constraint is that multi-color capability is tied to the ACE 2 Pro unit and the listed color counts, so your design must fit within those color slots and the stated build volume. Adoption check: (1) measure your tallest part and compare it with the listed build volume; (2) count the distinct filament colors in your model and compare with the listed color count for the machine you are considering; (3) confirm the model's material and nozzle needs against the listed hotend and drying features; (4) slice a test part and check that the color changes fall where you expect. Observable result: the sliced preview shows the intended colors on the intended layers and the part fits inside the listed build volume. If either check fails, the documented workflow does not match your project and you should look at a different listed model or split the part.
Key features
- Homepage highlights both FDM (Kobra) and resin (Photon) lines in one place
- Several Kobra models document multi-color printing through ACE 2 Pro, with listed color counts
- Large-format FDM options are listed with explicit build volumes, such as 350×350×350mm³ and 420*420*500mm
- Kobra S1 Max Combo is listed with 65℃ active chamber heating and a fully-enclosed CoreXY system
- Photon resin models list a precision-ground steel build plate and light uniformity figures
Popular models
- Kobra X — 4-color built-in, up to 19-color maximum, soft and hard multi-material printing
- Kobra S1 Max Combo — 350×350×350mm³ print volume, 65℃ active chamber heating, fully-enclosed CoreXY system
- Kobra 3 Max V2 Combo — 420*420*500mm print volume, standard ACE 2 Pro for 8-color printing, full-metal hotend
- Kobra 4 Combo — 8-color printing, 65℃ active drying while printing
- Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo — standard ACE 2 Pro, up to 16-color printing
- Photon P1 Max — 18.3L print volume, precision-ground steel build plate, 92% light uniformity
- Photon P1 — precision-ground steel build plate, light uniformity above 92%, Wave Release Technology
Use cases
- Makers comparing multi-color FDM options with different color counts
- Users who need a large FDM build volume and want to check listed dimensions
- Resin printers looking at Photon models with listed build plate and light uniformity specs
- Buyers who want to see the current Anycubic lineup before visiting individual product pages
Things to consider
- The homepage does not list prices, so cost comparison requires checking each product page
- Color counts differ by model and depend on the ACE 2 Pro unit, so buyers must match the model to their color needs
- The homepage highlights do not cover material compatibility, software workflow or support details, so those need checking on individual product pages
Frequently asked questions
Which Anycubic models are listed with multi-color printing?
The homepage lists the Kobra X with 4-color built-in and up to 19-color maximum, the Kobra 3 Max V2 Combo with a standard ACE 2 Pro for 8-color printing, the Kobra 4 Combo with 8-color printing, and the Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo with up to 16-color printing.
What are the listed build volumes for the large Anycubic FDM models?
The Kobra S1 Max Combo is listed at 350×350×350mm³ and the Kobra 3 Max V2 Combo at 420*420*500mm. The Photon P1 Max is listed with an 18.3L print volume on the resin side.
Does the Anycubic homepage list prices?
No. The homepage lists model names, features and Buy Now or Learn More links, but no prices. Cost and availability need to be checked on each product page.


