Anycubic Kobra 2 Max vs Prusa Research CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Max and CORE One+ kit do the same job from opposite ends: a very large open-frame build volume against a compact enclosed machine. What decides it is how big the part has to be: the Kobra 2 Max prints 420 × 420 mm and 500 mm tall, the CORE One+ 250 × 220 mm and 270 mm tall.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | 1049 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 73.5 × 64 × 74 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 21 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 500 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 200 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | Yes |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | No | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | No | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | Yes |
| Max colors | 1 | 5 |
| 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. | Prusa firmware based on Marlin, fully open source, with built-in input shaper for faster and cleaner prints. Official slicer: PrusaSlicer (free, optimized profiles), compatible with Cura and Simplify3D. Control via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi with Prusa Connect (optional). No filament DRM: full freedom to use third-party materials. |
The differences that matter
- Build volume 420 × 420 × 500 mm against 250 × 220 × 270 mm → anything larger than the CORE One+ envelope can only be printed on the Kobra 2 Max.
- Enclosed chamber only on the CORE One+ → the pick if the filament calls for one; the Kobra 2 Max is open.
- 1 colour against up to 5 with an accessory → multicolour exists only on the CORE One+, and it needs the accessory.
- Price 550 € against 1049 € → the enclosure and colours cost about 500 euros more.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Max if…
For one big part that would otherwise have to be split and glued, or a full bed of objects in a single job. It costs about 500 euros less. The trade-off: open frame, a single colour, and a nozzle limit of 260 °C against 290 °C (manufacturer's stated values).
Choose CORE One+ kit if…
For smaller parts that need an enclosed chamber or several colours: with the multicolour accessory it reaches 5 colours in one print. The firmware is open and does not lock out third-party filament. The price is build space, and about 500 euros more.
Where to buy
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