Anycubic Kobra 2 Plus vs Flashforge Adventurer 5M
Is the Anycubic Kobra 2 Plus better than the Flashforge Adventurer 5M for you?
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Anycubic Kobra 2 Plus
Flashforge Adventurer 5M
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Getting StartedEssential features for beginners
Setup TimeTime to get to first print
15 minutes
Pre-assembled
Auto Bed LevelingRemoves 80% of print issues and manual leveling
Yes
Yes
MatterManifest CompatibleReady for print files from Catalog and AutoSlicer
Yes
Yes
What You Can PrintBuild volume and material capabilities
Build VolumeLarger build volume = bigger prints
300 × 300 × 350 mm
220 × 220 × 250 mm
Max Nozzle TemperatureHigher temperature = more material options
260°C
300°C
Max Bed TemperatureHigher bed temperature = better adhesion
120°C
120°C
Max Print SpeedFastest the printer is able to move
500 mm/s
600 mm/s
Average Print SpeedGeneral printing speed = prints take less time
150 mm/s
150 mm/s
PLA PlasticBasic plastic, most color options, best for beginners
Yes
Yes
PETGStronger than PLA, good for functional parts
Yes
Yes
TPUFlexible rubber-like material
Yes
Yes
ABSStrong and heat resistant, needs enclosure
No
No
ASAUV resistant, good for outdoor parts
No
No
NylonVery strong, needs high temperatures
No
No
Ease of UseUser-friendly features and ease of operation
Direct DriveFiner filament control, improves overall printing quality
Yes
Yes
Filament SensorPrevents print from continuing when filament runs out
Yes
Yes
WiFi PrintingStart prints from your computer
No
Yes
EnclosedSealed environment for better temperature control, fumes and noise reduction
No
No
Advanced FeaturesAdvanced capabilities and customization
Multi-MaterialPrint with multiple colors/materials
No
No
CameraMonitor prints remotely
No
No
DesignCoreXY = faster, Bed Slinger = simpler, Delta = tall prints
Bedslinger
CoreXY
Technical SpecsPerformance and build characteristics
Max Printing AccelerationHigher acceleration = faster printing
10000 mm/s²
20000 mm/s²
Print Bed SurfaceSurface type affects print adhesion
PEI
Glass
EcosystemOpen ecosystems work with 3rd party software and parts for easier maintenance
Closed Source
Closed Source
Cost & ValuePrice and overall value
SeriesHigher series usually means newer/better features
Kobra
Adventurer
Release DateWhen the printer was first released
September 2024
April 2024
PriceThe retail price of the printer
$449
$279