Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer vs Prusa CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer and Prusa 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; Prusa 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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Prusa CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| 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 | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 220 mm | 220 mm |
| Maximum Z height (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 |
| Closed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | False | True |
| Auto 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 |
| Requires external accessory | — | True |
| Maximum 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 Prusa CORE One+ kit 1049 € — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+503%)
- Maximum colors: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 1 vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 5 — Prusa CORE One+ kit wins (+400%)
- Closed chamber: Prusa CORE One+ kit yes, Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer no
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm/s vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+25%)
- Filament sensor: Prusa 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. «The rated maximum speed indicates the theoretical hardware limit, not the everyday working speed. Faster machines reduce print times on simple geometries, but real-world speed depends on material, geometry, required surface finish, and slicer settings. Values above 200–300 mm/s are meaningful only on machines with CoreXY kinematics, active input shaping, and a stiffened mechanical frame.»
Choose Prusa CORE One+ kit if…
you value maximum colors, closed chamber and filament sensor. «The maximum number of colors indicates how many distinct color zones or materials can be used in one print without manual intervention. Two colors cover most practical uses, including soluble support. Higher values are useful for complex decorative models or color-coded prototypes. Each additional color increases print time due to transition purges, so the practical benefit should be weighed against the added time cost.»
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