Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer vs Creality Ender-3 V3
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 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 if max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Ender-3 V3 scores 39/100 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
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~149–199 € | 419 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 44 × 44 × 48.5 cm | 35.8 × 37.4 × 49.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.3 kg | 7.8 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) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 600 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 | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 110 °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 |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| 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 native operating system is Creality OS, a customized version of Klipper. It supports Creality Print and major third-party slicers, along with WiFi connectivity and remote management. |
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 419 € — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+141%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm/s vs Ender-3 V3 600 mm/s — Ender-3 V3 wins (+140%)
- Filament sensor: Ender-3 V3 yes, Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer no
- Native Klipper: Ender-3 V3 yes, Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer no
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 260 °C vs Ender-3 V3 300 °C — Ender-3 V3 wins (+15%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if…
you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.
Choose Ender-3 V3 if…
you value max print speed, filament sensor and native klipper.
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