Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer vs Creality Ender-5 Max
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-5 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if price matters more; choose Ender-5 Max if work area and max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Ender-5 Max scores 43/100 against 17/100 for Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~149–199 € | ~400–500 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 44 × 44 × 48.5 cm | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.3 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 700 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 400 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 400 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 700 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 | 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. | Klipper-based firmware with a 4.3" colour touchscreen. Compatible with Creality Print, Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer; remote monitoring via the Creality Cloud app is optional. |
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-5 Max 450 € — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+159%)
- Work area: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 220×220 mm vs Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+231%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm/s vs Ender-5 Max 700 mm/s — Ender-5 Max wins (+180%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm vs Ender-5 Max 400 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+60%)
- Filament sensor: Ender-5 Max 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.
Choose Ender-5 Max if…
you value work area, max print speed and build height z.
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