Anycubic Vyper

The Anycubic Vyper is a budget FDM printer with an open bedslinger design that, in 2021, became a notable rival to the Creality CR-6 SE. It suits beginners and intermediate users thanks to its auto leveling and near-complete assembly out of the box.

The build volume is 245×245×260 mm, with print speeds up to 180 mm/s (80 mm/s recommended). The Bowden extruder with a 0.4 mm nozzle reaches 260 °C, and the PEI spring-steel heated bed goes up to 110 °C, covering PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU and wood filament. A 16-point automatic bed leveling system, silent TMC2209 drivers, a 32-bit board and a 4.3-inch color touchscreen make it easy to run even with no experience.

Pros

• Precise 16-point auto leveling — rare in the sub-$400 segment at launch
• Magnetic PEI spring-steel bed: parts pop off by simply flexing the plate, no scraper needed
• Quiet operation thanks to TMC2209 drivers and a 32-bit board
• Modular design — the printer assembles from 4 pre-built modules in minutes
• Filament runout sensor and power-loss recovery
• 4.3-inch color touchscreen — more convenient and clearer than knob control

Cons

• The Bowden extruder handles flexible TPU worse than a direct drive
• Owners report occasional issues with the auto-level probe thermistor that affect the first layer
• No Wi-Fi or camera — control only via memory card or USB
• The model is discontinued, so new units are hard to find

The Vyper fits anyone looking for an affordable, easy-to-start printer for home or education: printing prototypes, models and functional parts from common plastics. A solid choice as a first printer with auto leveling.

Bottom line: a balanced budget bedslinger of its generation — easy setup, a reliable PEI bed and quiet operation in exchange for Bowden feeding and the lack of wireless features.

Reviews

• Tom's Hardware — Anycubic Vyper 3D Printer Review (3.5/5)