Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer vs Bambu Lab H2C
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer and H2C are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F3), very different prices (~12.9×). Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer costs less (~€174) and is the entry-level choice; H2C offers more capability at a higher price (~€2249). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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H2C
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~149–199 € | 2249 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 44 × 44 × 48.5 cm | 49.2 × 51.4 × 62.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.3 kg | 32.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 330 × 320 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 325 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 1800 W |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 1000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 50 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 320 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 325 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 1000 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | False | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | True |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | false | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | 1 | 24 |
| 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 printer is operated through Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's open-source slicer based on PrusaSlicer, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Remote control is available via the Bambu Handy app or Bambu Suite. The machine includes a 5" color touchscreen for local operation and connects over dual-band Wi-Fi. The firmware is proprietary; Klipper is not natively supported. |
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 H2C 2249 € — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+1193%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm/s vs H2C 1000 mm/s — H2C wins (+300%)
- Work area: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 220×220 mm vs H2C 330×320 mm — H2C wins (+118%)
- Max colors: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 1 vs H2C 24 — H2C wins (+2300%)
- Enclosed chamber: H2C yes, Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if…
you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.
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