Anycubic Kobra 2 Max vs Creality Ender-3 V3 KE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Max and Ender-3 V3 KE are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Max if work area and build height z matters more; choose Ender-3 V3 KE if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
Ender-3 V3 KE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | 299 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 73.5 × 64 × 74 cm | 43.3 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21 kg | 7.8 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | 500 W | 350 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | 240 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | false | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | 1 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with major third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer and Cura. It features Wi-Fi connectivity managed through the Anycubic app, while still allowing offline use via USB. | Powered by Creality OS (based on Klipper), it supports LAN and cloud control via the Creality Print app. It remains compatible with major third-party slicers like Cura and PrusaSlicer. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Kobra 2 Max 420×420 mm vs Ender-3 V3 KE 220×220 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+264%)
- Price: Kobra 2 Max 550 € vs Ender-3 V3 KE 299 € — Ender-3 V3 KE wins (+84%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 2 Max 500 mm vs Ender-3 V3 KE 240 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+108%)
- Native Klipper: Ender-3 V3 KE yes, Kobra 2 Max no
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 2 Max 260 °C vs Ender-3 V3 KE 300 °C — Ender-3 V3 KE wins (+15%)
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-3 V3 KE if…
you value price, native klipper and max nozzle temperature.
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