Anycubic Kobra 2 Max vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Max and Ender-3 V3 SE are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.1×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; Kobra 2 Max offers more capability at a higher price (~€550). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | ~150–200 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 73.5 × 64 × 74 cm | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21 kg | 7.34 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | 500 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 250 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 | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | False |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | false | 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. | The printer runs Creality's proprietary Marlin-based firmware. It is compatible with Creality Print and Cura 5.0 or later; Simplify3D support is documented by third-party resellers. Print files are transferred via SD card. Community guides exist for converting to Klipper, but this is not an officially supported configuration and requires manual hardware and firmware intervention. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Kobra 2 Max
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Ender-3 V3 SE
Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €175. The second cheapest starts at €229. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 2 Max 550 € vs Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+214%)
- Work area: Kobra 2 Max 420×420 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+264%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 2 Max 500 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+100%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Max 500 mm/s vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s — Kobra 2 Max wins (+100%)
- Filament sensor: Kobra 2 Max yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Max if…
you value work area, build height z and max print speed.
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