Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer vs Prusa Research XL
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer and XL are not direct competitors: very different prices (~10.3×). Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer costs less (~€174) and is the entry-level choice; XL offers more capability at a higher price (~€1800). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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XL
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~149–199 € | ~1700–1900 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 44 × 44 × 48.5 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 7.3 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 330 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | — |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | — |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | — |
| Enclosed chamber | False | — |
| Filament sensor | False | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | — |
| Native Klipper | False | — |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | 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. | Compatible with PrusaSlicer (open source, with material profiles verified and maintained by Prusa Research), OrcaSlicer, and SuperSlicer, as well as any slicer that exports standard G-code. The firmware is based on Prusa Research's open-source Marlin fork, with input shaping support. Unlike Bambu Lab models, which use a partially proprietary protocol and work best with Bambu Studio, the CORE One L accepts generic G-code via USB, SD card, and PrusaConnect. The user is not locked into a single software ecosystem and can freely modify or update the firmware. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer
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.)
How we assign awards →XL
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The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 174 € vs XL 1800 € — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+934%)
- Work area: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 220×220 mm vs XL 300×300 mm — XL wins (+86%)
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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