Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer vs Prusa Research CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer and CORE One+ kit are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6×). Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer costs less (~€174) and is the entry-level choice; CORE One+ kit offers more capability at a higher price (~€1049). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~149–199 € | 1049 € |
| 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 | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 200 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| 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 | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | false | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | 1 | 5 |
| 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. | Prusa firmware based on Marlin, fully open source, with built-in input shaper for faster and cleaner prints. Official slicer: PrusaSlicer (free, optimized profiles), compatible with Cura and Simplify3D. Control via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi with Prusa Connect (optional). No filament DRM: full freedom to use third-party materials. |
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 CORE One+ kit 1049 € — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+503%)
- Max colors: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 1 vs CORE One+ kit 5 — CORE One+ kit wins (+400%)
- Enclosed chamber: CORE One+ kit yes, Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer no
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm/s vs CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+25%)
- Filament sensor: CORE One+ kit yes, Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if…
you value price and max print speed. It is the cheapest in its class.
Choose CORE One+ kit if…
you value max colors, enclosed chamber and filament sensor.
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