Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer vs Anycubic Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer and Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4×). Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer costs less (~€174) and is the entry-level choice; Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€699). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~149–199 € | 699 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 44 × 44 × 48.5 cm | 70.6 × 94 × 75.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.3 kg | 22.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 420 × 420 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 500 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.05 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 420 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 500 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 90 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | False | 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 | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | 1 | 8 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The machine is compatible with major slicing software on the market such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, and Simplify3D, supporting STL and OBJ formats. It features Marlin firmware with advanced functionalities like Linear Advance and Input Shaping. | Equipped with Kobra OS, a Klipper-based firmware, controllable via a 4.3-inch touchscreen. Compatible with Anycubic Slicer and third-party software like OrcaSlicer. Features Wi-Fi for remote control via app. Multicolor printing requires the ACE Pro module, sold separately. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Best price Entry
The lowest list price among entry-level Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €174. The second cheapest starts at €260. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
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The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 174 € vs Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 699 € — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+302%)
- Work area: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 220×220 mm vs Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 420×420 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+264%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm/s vs Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 600 mm/s — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+140%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm vs Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 500 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+100%)
- Max colors: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 1 vs Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 8 — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+700%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if…
you value price and max bed temperature. It is the cheapest in its class.
Choose Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer if…
you value work area, max print speed and build height z.
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