Software improvements make this one hard to beat.
Tom’s Hardware Verdict
Anycubic’s new slicer allows the Kobra lineup to finally live up to its potential, making the Kobra 3 V2 a competitive player in the multicolor market. However, distinctions between the Kobra 3 and the Kobra 3 V2 are slight.
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Pros
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Fast
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Input Shaping
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High Flow Hotend
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Built in Drier on the ACE
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Camera included
Cons
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Awkward Filament Loading
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Unsightly Cable Management
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The Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo is an upgraded version of the Kobra 3 we reviewed last May, but the most significant improvements are in the software. This means if you have an Anycubic Kobra 3 and are still happy with it, you’ll now be ecstatic. The new software gives greater control to the printer’s filament purge, allowing the user to significantly reduce waste. The improved Anycubic Slicer also improves the performance of the Anycubic Kobra S1, a machine that we continue to enjoy using at the Tom’s Hardware test lab.
The hardware upgrades from the Kobra 3 to the Kobra 3 V2 Combo are subtle, but significant. It now has a better hotend, a camera for AI spaghetti detection, and a beefier frame. Fortunately, the camera and hotend can be installed on older Kobra 3, so there’s no need to replace the machine entirely if you want these benefits.