Love 3D printing? Me too! In fact, I’ve become a little bit obsessed with this creative (and expensive) hobby since getting my first 3D printer in November. I think it might be time for an upgrade though, and Anycubic has some amazing back-to-school deals live right now in both the US and UK, including an impressive $120 / £150 off the latest Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo, now only $429 directly from Anycubic.

The Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo is the 3D printer of my dreams, and I’ve been battling over whether or not I should give in to the temptation of this deal. My heart is telling me yes, but my head is saying no – since I already own the Anycubic Kobra 2 model which is perfectly fine for what I need. BUT it doesn’t offer multicolour printing (and simultaneous filament drying) like the new Kobra 3 Combo does.

Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo (with ACE Pro)Was: $549Now: Save: $120

Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo (with ACE Pro)
Was:
$549
Now:
$429 with code BS20
Save: $120

Overview: This 3D printer is the first of its kind from Anycubic, offering smart multi-colour printing (up to 8 colours) with the help of an attachment called the ACE Pro, which doubles as a filament dryer and handy storage containment for your materials while you print. This is a big deal, and allows Anycubic to compete with premium printers such as BambuLab products.

Key features: Build Volume: 250x250x260mm | Printing Speed: 600mm/s(Max) | Nozzle Temp: ≤300℃ | Hotbed Temp: ≤110℃ | Display: 4.3-inch touch screen | Build Platform: PEI spring steel | Connectivity: USB flash drive, Wi-Fi, AC Cloud | Power Supply: 400W | Weight: Kobra 3 9.2kg / ACE Pro 4.6kg |

Release date: May 2024.

Price history: For a bit of price context, the Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo usually retails for $549 / £549 as a package, or $369 / £339 for the printer alone, and $319 / £299 for the ACE Pro only. With this in mind, the deal above is a bargain considering you save some serious cash and get free Pantone filament (worth $30 / £30 ) thrown in too.

Current price: Amazon UK: £549.99 | AmazonUS: $599.99

Review Consensus: We haven’t yet got our hands on the Anycubic Kobra 3, but we have reviewed the Anycubic Kobra 2 model which is an excellent high-speed 3D printer for beginners. Our sister sites have glowing reviews of the Kobra 3 however, so we’ll take their word that it’s pretty great.

TechRadar: ⭑⭑⭑⭑ | Tom’s Hardware: ⭑⭑⭑⭑ |