Anycubic Kobra Go review: Self-assembled 3D printer is user and budget-friendly

The Anycubic Kobra Go is a great FDM printer for those on a budget.

A picture of an assembled Anycubic Kobra Go 3D printer
(Image: © Anycubic)

Our Verdict

The Anycubic Kobra Go is a great option for those looking for a lower-cost FDM printer. It has some neat features for the price point and, once the time is invested to build and calibrate, produces good results.

For

  • Self-levelling is a one-touch operation
  • Fast printing is always a plus
  • Generous build volume

Against

  • DIY process not for some user’s tastes
  • Some calibration needed to get the best results.

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Anycubic Kobra Go comes from a respected 3D printer manufacturer that has built a reputation for quality 3D printers at reasonable prices, but the market is a busy one and finding a way to compete is an ongoing challenge. With the Kobra Go, it looks like the company is tackling the lower end of this market but offering some features that feel a cut above what you’d usually consider a budget option. 

Anycubic already has several products among the best 3D printers on the market, but can the Kobra Go stack up among them? Let's find out.

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The Verdict
8

out of 10

Anycubic Kobra Go

The Anycubic Kobra Go is a great option for those looking for a lower-cost FDM printer. It has some neat features for the price point and, once the time is invested to build and calibrate, produces good results.

Rob Redman

Rob Redman is the editor of 3D World and ImagineFX magazines and has a background in animation, visual effects, and photography. As a 3D artist he created the mothership in the Webby winning Plot Device and was animator on the follow-up; Order up. He has created training for Cinema 4D and Blackmagic Design Fusion artists. He's been a published product and food photographer since the age of 15. As well as being a multi-instrumentalist, Rob is also an avid beard grower.