Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer vs Creality Ender-3 V3 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 Ender-3 V3 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if price matters more; choose Ender-3 V3 Plus if max print speed and work area matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Ender-3 V3 Plus scores 42/100 against 17/100 for Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Ender-3 V3 Plus
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~149–199 € | 479 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 44 × 44 × 48.5 cm | 41 × 44.5 × 57.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.3 kg | 11.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 330 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 410 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 330 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °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 | False |
| Max 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. | Powered by Creality OS (Klipper-based) and supports Creality Print, integrating smoothly with major third-party slicers like Cura and PrusaSlicer. |
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 Ender-3 V3 Plus 479 € — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+175%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm/s vs Ender-3 V3 Plus 600 mm/s — Ender-3 V3 Plus wins (+140%)
- Work area: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 220×220 mm vs Ender-3 V3 Plus 300×300 mm — Ender-3 V3 Plus wins (+86%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm vs Ender-3 V3 Plus 330 mm — Ender-3 V3 Plus wins (+32%)
- Filament sensor: Ender-3 V3 Plus yes, Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer no
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 Ender-3 V3 Plus if…
you value max print speed, work area and build height z.
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