Anycubic 3D Printers: Kobra and Photon Models Compared (2026)
Anycubic makes both filament and resin printers: the Kobra series for multicolor printing and the Photon Mono series for detailed miniatures. Which Anycubic printer suits a beginner? Here are the 4 models we have checked on Amazon.com.
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Key takeaways
- Cheapest resin start: the Photon Mono 4 at $209.99.
- Native multicolor: the Kobra X prints four colors without an extra unit.
- Enclosed and multicolor: the Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo, whose color unit also dries the filament.
- Larger resin printer: the Photon Mono M7 Pro.
Anycubic at a glance
Anycubic is a Chinese manufacturer founded in 2015 in Shenzhen. The brand popularized affordable resin printers with the Photon series, then developed the Kobra filament range, with its ACE multicolor system that can also dry spools.
For software, Anycubic offers Anycubic Slicer Next for filament and Photon Workshop for resin, plus a mobile app to monitor prints.
Anycubic printers on Amazon.com
| Model | Type | Build volume | Enclosed | Multicolor | Price | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anycubic Photon Mono 4 | Resin | 153 × 87 × 165 mm (6 × 3.4 × 6.5 in) | – | – | $209.99 | View* |
| Anycubic Kobra X | Filament | 260 × 260 × 260 mm (10.2 × 10.2 × 10.2 in) | – | Included | $459.99 | View* |
| Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro | Resin | 223 × 126 × 230 mm (8.8 × 5 × 9.1 in) | – | – | $569.99 | View* |
| Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Filament | 250 × 250 × 250 mm (9.8 × 9.8 × 9.8 in) | Yes | Included | $629.99 | View* |
Prices checked on Amazon.com. Build volume according to the manufacturer.
Which Anycubic printer should you buy?
Cheapest resin printer
Anycubic Photon Mono 4
A 7-inch 10K mono screen with the LighTurbo light source, for very fine details on miniatures and figures. Leveling is manual.
View on Amazon*Native four-color printing
Anycubic Kobra X
Prints in four colors out of the box (up to 19 with additional ACE 2 Pro units, according to Anycubic), up to 600 mm/s, with an AI camera and a 260 × 260 × 260 mm build volume. Anycubic advertises quiet operation at 45 dB.
View on Amazon*Enclosed and multicolor
Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
A fully enclosed CoreXY printer with native four-color printing. The ACE 2 Pro unit also dries the spools while printing (up to 65 °C according to Anycubic). The enclosure helps with ABS and ASA. The price shown is the regular price: Prime members were offered 12% off at checkout when we checked.
View on Amazon*For larger resin prints, the Photon Mono M7 Pro* ($569.99) has a 10.1-inch 14K screen, heating and a 223 × 126 × 230 mm build volume.
Strengths and limits of Anycubic
- Strengths: both resin and filament, native multicolor on the Kobra X, filament drying in the ACE 2 Pro, competitive prices.
- Limits: software less integrated than Bambu Lab’s; US prices are often higher than in Europe for the same model.
FAQ
Which Anycubic printer is best for beginners?
For filament and color, the Kobra X. For resin miniatures on a budget, the Photon Mono 4. If you want an enclosure for ABS and ASA, the Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo.
What is the ACE 2 Pro?
Anycubic’s multicolor unit. It feeds several spools to the printer and, according to Anycubic, can dry the filament while printing.
Are Anycubic resin printers good for miniatures?
Resin printers in general are the best choice for detailed miniatures. The Photon Mono 4 is an affordable entry point; the M7 Pro offers a bigger build volume and higher resolution.