Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer vs Sidewinder X3 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer is the cheapest in its class. Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer and Sidewinder X3 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if price matters more; choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if work area and maximum z height matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Sidewinder X3 Plus scores 28/100 against 13/100 for Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~149–199 € | ~280–360 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 44 × 44 × 48.5 cm | 49.2 × 50.7 × 61 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.3 kg | 16.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 300 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 220 mm | 300.0 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 250 mm | 400.0 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300.0 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100.0 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 300.0 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | — |
| Filament sensor | False | — |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | — |
| Native Klipper | False | — |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | false | — |
| Maximum colors | 1 | — |
| 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. | The STM32 board runs Marlin and communicates via USB Type-C or TF card; it works with any standard slicer (Cura, PrusaSlicer, Simplify3D) without proprietary restrictions. Lack of Wi-Fi requires physical transfer of G-code files, but ensures full offline control. |
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 Sidewinder X3 Plus 320 € — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+84%)
- Work area: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 220×220 mm vs Sidewinder X3 Plus 300×300 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+86%)
- Maximum Z height: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm vs Sidewinder X3 Plus 400 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+60%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm/s vs Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 mm/s — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+20%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 260 °C vs Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 °C — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+15%)
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. «A heated bed reduces the thermal gradient between the part and the environment, limiting warping and delamination. Up to 60 °C covers PLA and flexible materials. Between 80 and 110 °C it enables PETG, ABS, and ASA. Above 110 °C it is necessary for PC and high-temperature technical materials. Bed temperature should be evaluated alongside nozzle temperature: a high-rated bed adds little value if the nozzle cannot reach the corresponding threshold.»
Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if…
you value work area, maximum z height and max print speed. «The Z height determines how tall a part the machine can produce in one print. Vertical objects such as vases, load-bearing structures, or casting patterns require a high Z travel. A lower value does not affect quality but forces the user to split or reorient the model. Z height should be considered alongside the XY surface to assess total usable build volume.»
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