Anycubic Kobra 2 Max vs Prusa Research CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Max and CORE One+ kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Max if work area and max print speed matters more; choose CORE One+ kit if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| 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 | False | True |
| 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 | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | false | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| 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
- Work area: Kobra 2 Max 420×420 mm vs CORE One+ kit 250×220 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+221%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Max 500 mm/s vs CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — Kobra 2 Max wins (+150%)
- Price: Kobra 2 Max 550 € vs CORE One+ kit 1049 € — Kobra 2 Max wins (+91%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 2 Max 500 mm vs CORE One+ kit 270 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+85%)
- Max colors: Kobra 2 Max 1 vs CORE One+ kit 5 — CORE One+ kit wins (+400%)
Which one to choose
Choose CORE One+ kit if…
you value max colors, enclosed chamber and multicolor printing.
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