Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two entry-level FDM printers at the same price point, for anyone printing simple PLA parts who wants clean results even at higher speed. The difference that matters is vibration compensation: only the Kobra 2 Neo ships with it.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~149–199 € | ~150–200 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 44 × 44 × 48.5 cm | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.3 kg | 7.34 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | No |
| Filament sensor | No | No |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | No | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | No |
| Multicolor printing | No | No |
| Max colors | 1 | 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 printer runs Creality's proprietary Marlin-based firmware. It is compatible with Creality Print and Cura 5.0 or later; Simplify3D support is documented by third-party resellers. Print files are transferred via SD card. Community guides exist for converting to Klipper, but this is not an officially supported configuration and requires manual hardware and firmware intervention. |
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Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €175. The second cheapest starts at €229. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Vibration compensation (input shaper): only the Kobra 2 Neo ships with it → clean prints at higher speed without manual tuning.
- Max bed temperature: 110°C vs 100°C → the Kobra 2 Neo handles PETG a bit better, the Ender-3 V3 SE stays safer on PLA.
- File transfer: SD card only on the Ender-3 V3 SE, vs broader slicer compatibility on the Kobra 2 Neo.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Neo if…
Suited to printing often at high speed (200+ mm/s) without slowing down to avoid ringing on the surface; the bed reaches 110°C, useful for PETG. You give up the wider spare-parts and community ecosystem that Creality offers.
Choose Ender-3 V3 SE if…
Suited to mostly PLA printing at moderate speed, relying on Creality's spare-parts network and community guides, including an unofficial Klipper conversion. You give up factory vibration compensation and the bed tops out at 100°C.
Where to buy
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
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