Anycubic Kobra Plus

The Anycubic Kobra Plus is a large 2022 FDM printer on a classic moving-bed (bedslinger) layout. It's a scaled-down Kobra Max and a scaled-up base Kobra, aimed at beginners and hobbyists who need a big build area for helmets, props and large parts without stepping up to the professional segment.

The build volume is 300×300×350 mm, with print speeds up to 180 mm/s. A dual-gear Bowden extruder (a BMG clone) feeds 1.75 mm filament to a 0.4 mm nozzle that reaches 260 °C, while the heated carborundum-glass bed goes up to 100 °C and holds PLA, ABS, PETG and TPU well. The 25-point LeviQ auto leveling compensates for an uneven bed, and the dual-lead-screw Z axis with belt synchronization reduces gantry sag over the print height.

Pros

• Large 300×300×350 mm build area at an affordable price — fits helmets, cosplay props and big models without slicing them up
• 25-point LeviQ auto bed leveling is accurate and simplifies the first run
• Modular assembly in 10–15 minutes — printing virtually out of the box
• Carborundum glass bed: good adhesion when hot and easy part removal once cooled
• Filament run-out sensor and power-loss recovery save filament and time on long prints
• Dual-lead-screw Z axis with belt sync delivers stable geometry over the print height

Cons

• PTFE-lined hotend: prolonged printing above 235–240 °C degrades the tube, so full ABS work needs an upgrade
• Bowden feed handles flexible TPU worse than the direct drive on newer models
• Control is a 4.3-inch resistive screen, with no Wi-Fi or camera; models load only from a MicroSD card
• The model is discontinued: new stock and official support are getting harder to find

The Kobra Plus fits anyone who needs a large build area at minimal cost: cosplay, props, large functional parts and prototypes in PLA and PETG. It's a good choice for a beginner or hobbyist who has outgrown a compact printer but isn't ready to pay for an enclosed CoreXY.

Bottom line: a roomy, low-cost printer with handy auto leveling — a sensible pick for large prints, as long as you account for the Bowden feed and PTFE hotend limits.

Reviews

• Tom's Hardware — Anycubic Kobra Plus Review: Just the Right Size
• All3DP — Anycubic Kobra Plus: Specs, Price, Release & Reviews
• 3DWithUs — Anycubic Kobra Plus Review: Testing and Settings