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ANYCUBIC Kobra 3 Combo AE Version Multi-Color FDM 3D Printer

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Note: This popular Frontpage deal is available again with a new promo code and at a slightly lower price.

ANYCUBIC OVERSEAS Store via AliExpress has ANYCUBIC Kobra 3 Combo AE Version Multi-Color FDM 3D Printer on sale for $268.17 - $45 with promo code IFPDKIJ during checkout = $223.17 -> $223.39 -> $224.05 -> Now $218.83. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Members gabe23111 & dcengineer for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Price may fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. To add your address, go to Settings via the drop-down menu at the top of the page, then select Shipping Address. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse.
About this Item:
  • Multi-Color Printing: Supports up to 4 colors with ANYCUBIC ACE PRO, enabling vibrant, personalized 3D designs.
  • Intelligent Design: ANYCUBIC ACE PRO features sealed storage, nozzle clog detection, automatic filament refill, drying, and intelligent filament identification for efficient printing.
  • High-Speed Printing: Achieves up to 600mm/s print speed with 20,000mm/s² acceleration, 12x faster than standard FDM printers, with superior results using Anycubic's high-speed filament.
  • Vibration Compensation: Equipped with accelerometer G-sensors to detect vibrations, adjust motion control, and prevent ringing for smooth, high-quality prints.
  • User-Friendly: Easy to assemble and operate with features like pre-installed setup, auto-leveling, and dynamic structure for a convenient 3D printing experience.
  • Maximum Print Size of 250mm x 250mm x 260mm.

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Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $67.74 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $290.91.
No longer available promo code:
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  • USBS45

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Note: This popular Frontpage deal is available again with a new promo code and at a slightly lower price.

ANYCUBIC OVERSEAS Store via AliExpress has ANYCUBIC Kobra 3 Combo AE Version Multi-Color FDM 3D Printer on sale for $268.17 - $45 with promo code IFPDKIJ during checkout = $223.17 -> $223.39 -> $224.05 -> Now $218.83. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Members gabe23111 & dcengineer for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Price may fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. To add your address, go to Settings via the drop-down menu at the top of the page, then select Shipping Address. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse.
About this Item:
  • Multi-Color Printing: Supports up to 4 colors with ANYCUBIC ACE PRO, enabling vibrant, personalized 3D designs.
  • Intelligent Design: ANYCUBIC ACE PRO features sealed storage, nozzle clog detection, automatic filament refill, drying, and intelligent filament identification for efficient printing.
  • High-Speed Printing: Achieves up to 600mm/s print speed with 20,000mm/s² acceleration, 12x faster than standard FDM printers, with superior results using Anycubic's high-speed filament.
  • Vibration Compensation: Equipped with accelerometer G-sensors to detect vibrations, adjust motion control, and prevent ringing for smooth, high-quality prints.
  • User-Friendly: Easy to assemble and operate with features like pre-installed setup, auto-leveling, and dynamic structure for a convenient 3D printing experience.
  • Maximum Print Size of 250mm x 250mm x 260mm.

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $67.74 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $290.91.
No longer available promo code:
  • select45
  • USBS45

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gabe23111
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Here is a good filler which will push the total above $280 so you can use the $56 coupon:

BIQU Panda Build Plate CryoGrip Glacier [aliexpress.us] (select Kobra 3 Combo if it doesn't default to it)

Add the plate and the printer to you cart and use coupon AEUS56 at checkout.
$268.17 for the printer + $16.73 for the build plate - $56 coupon = $28.90


So you would get the printer for a few dollars less and a very good build plate. If the build plate sells out, you can use other fillers.
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dcengineer
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FYI, I've bought 2 of these machines from this vendor. They sent me a V2 instead of a V1 each time. They do that if they run out of V1 which I believe has been the case for a while. They also ship super fast. I got mine in 3 days (if you live near LA).
Good luck!
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MisterTedster
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Just received my delivery out of Ontario. It's the V2!
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Aug 21, 2025 1:48 PM
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PaperOrPlasticAug 21, 2025 1:48 PM
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Quote from Uvmgrad99 View quoted comment :
I was going to mention the same thing. I bought this exact deal about 2 weeks ago. It was shipped from LA and I received it in less than a week. I received the V2 and have put about 50 hours on it so far. This has been a huge upgrade from my ender 3 as this was literally push the button and start printing. No bed leveling, no configurations, it just works. I've really enjoyed printing with this and have purchased 16 rolls of various PLA. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again
So I looked at the reviews on this seller and all the photos shared by other buyers show a V1, so I guess it's a bit of a gamble. You may or may not end up with a V2. Just to confirm, "v2" is etched on crosshead along with "Kobra 3" right? All the reviews that have photos just call out "Kobra 3" but the marketing photos from Kobra for the V2 has "Kobra 3 v2".
Aug 21, 2025 2:34 PM
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ElatedManatee205Aug 21, 2025 2:34 PM
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Can anyone tell me if this is a good starter printer? I have never used one before and want to get into it.
Aug 21, 2025 2:51 PM
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WifeCallsMeCheapAug 21, 2025 2:51 PM
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Quote from gabe23111 View quoted comment :
Here is a good filler which will push the total above $280 so you can use the $56 coupon:BIQU Panda Build Plate CryoGrip Glacier [aliexpress.us] (select Kobra 3 Combo if it doesn't default to it)Add the plate and the printer to you cart and use coupon AEUS56 at checkout.$268.17 for the printer + $16.73 for the build plate - $56 coupon = $28.90So you would get the printer for a few dollars less and a very good build plate. If the build plate sells out, you can use other fillers.
That base plate won't ship to CA. Probably causes cancer like everything else.
Aug 21, 2025 2:54 PM
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shauggyAug 21, 2025 2:54 PM
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Quote from ElatedManatee205 View quoted comment :
Can anyone tell me if this is a good starter printer? I have never used one before and want to get into it.
For a first printer? Probably not. Anycubic seems to be hit/miss with their quality and you don't know how much work it'll take to get it printing well.

Are you super techie and you like to fidget with things to get the right settings? Then maybe. If not, you should be looking at something like the Bambu A1 Mini.
Aug 21, 2025 2:59 PM
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AnStabilityAug 21, 2025 2:59 PM
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Quote from PaperOrPlastic View quoted comment :
So I looked at the reviews on this seller and all the photos shared by other buyers show a V1, so I guess it's a bit of a gamble. You may or may not end up with a V2. Just to confirm, "v2" is etched on crosshead along with "Kobra 3" right? All the reviews that have photos just call out "Kobra 3" but the marketing photos from Kobra for the V2 has "Kobra 3 v2".
I'm kinda of on the fence if I feel good about switching my order from v1 to v2… I absolutely want the v2 because i want no part of the nozzle leak issues and I would spend $12 for the camera regardless. But I also like to gamble so it would have been so sweet to get a v2 for v1 price. I got some buyer's remorse right now and definitely would have gambled if I stumbled on this thread before I purchased.
Aug 21, 2025 3:07 PM
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ElatedManatee205Aug 21, 2025 3:07 PM
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Quote from shauggy View quoted comment :
For a first printer? Probably not. Anycubic seems to be hit/miss with their quality and you don't know how much work it'll take to get it printing well.Are you super techie and you like to fidget with things to get the right settings? Then maybe. If not, you should be looking at something like the Bambu A1 Mini.
Thanks for the reply. No im not super techy at all. I want a very user friendly one but one of good print quality too. I saw anker makes one.
Aug 21, 2025 3:23 PM
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punAug 21, 2025 3:23 PM
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Quote from shauggy View quoted comment :
For a first printer? Probably not. Anycubic seems to be hit/miss with their quality and you don't know how much work it'll take to get it printing well.

Are you super techie and you like to fidget with things to get the right settings? Then maybe. If not, you should be looking at something like the Bambu A1 Mini.
This is a wrong advice that many people just spit out, period.
All the new generation of printers are easy and out of the box printers. You do not need to tinker around and change any settings.

People have problem with these printers due to them downloading STL/3MF files that were preset for bambu and does not know how to change the parameters and cause adhesion, stringy, poor quality prints.

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Aug 21, 2025 3:50 PM
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jpw21683Aug 21, 2025 3:50 PM
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Quote from gabe23111 View quoted comment :
It never ends lol. I've only been printing for less than a year and am up to three printers, three filament dryers and countless filament which I need a spreadsheet to keep track of. Well, I shouldn't say never as I'm limited by the wife to one room and it's more than full. My 3rd printer is still new in the box because I haven't figured out how to situate it in there Smilie
You should look into Spoolman for managing your filament inventory. Seems better than a spreadsheet. Big Grin
Aug 21, 2025 3:56 PM
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studmonkey76Aug 21, 2025 3:56 PM
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Quote from AnStability View quoted comment :
I'm kinda of on the fence if I feel good about switching my order from v1 to v2… I absolutely want the v2 because i want no part of the nozzle leak issues and I would spend $12 for the camera regardless. But I also like to gamble so it would have been so sweet to get a v2 for v1 price. I got some buyer's remorse right now and definitely would have gambled if I stumbled on this thread before I purchased.
The v2 uses the same hotend as the v1.
Aug 21, 2025 3:59 PM
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fd3sgsxrAug 21, 2025 3:59 PM
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Tempting get one to try. Already have 5 printers. Price is just too good. Being able to use the heater while printing is nice.
Aug 21, 2025 4:11 PM
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punAug 21, 2025 4:11 PM
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Quote from studmonkey76 View quoted comment :
The v2 uses the same hotend as the v1.
V2 uses the same hotend as the S1 not V1
With that being said, V1 nozzles do not leak after they glue the heck out the nozzle from the hotend, thus you cant change the nozzle on the V1
Aug 21, 2025 4:24 PM
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AnStabilityAug 21, 2025 4:24 PM
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Quote from pun View quoted comment :
This is a wrong advice that many people just spit out, period.
All the new generation of printers are easy and out of the box printers. You do not need to tinker around and change any settings.

People have problem with these printers due to them downloading STL/3MF files that were preset for bambu and does not know how to change the parameters and cause adhesion, stringy, poor quality prints.
I think for beginners, an important thing to get is a filament dryer, which makes this nice because it's integrated into the ACE Pro anyways. This is also much an easier entry point price wise than the full sized A1 with AMS combo. I'm upgrading from an OG ended 3 and while bambu was on my radar, the price difference was great enough to make me go with Anycubic. I'm hoping that they release a tool change like the snapmaker u1 in the future and I can use this ACE pro with that model as my upgrade path
Aug 21, 2025 4:24 PM
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DylanM12Aug 21, 2025 4:24 PM
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I think they disabled the select $45 coupon for this. I can get the $28 to work, but this doesn't seem to count towards the $45 coupon for me.
Aug 21, 2025 5:24 PM
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stripes777Aug 21, 2025 5:24 PM
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Hmm what are the chances of getting a V2?!?!

Currently, I have been using my first and only ender v3 ke for the past 1.5 years. Being able to print with multiple colors would be fun!

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Aug 21, 2025 5:26 PM
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punAug 21, 2025 5:26 PM
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Quote from stripes777 View quoted comment :
Hmm what are the chances of getting a V2?!?!

Currently, I have been using my first and only ender v3 ke for the past 1.5 years. Being able to print with multiple colors would be fun!
I would just contact the seller and ask if they are shipping V2.
I bought 2 in NY recently and they have been both V2

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