Anycubic Kobra 2 Plus vs Anycubic Kobra 3 V2
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Plus and Kobra 3 V2 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Plus if work area and build height z matters more; choose Kobra 3 V2 if max colors matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra 3 V2 scores 42/100 against 27/100 for Kobra 2 Plus.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Plus
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Kobra 3 V2
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~350–450 € | 349 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 56.4 × 60.5 × 63 cm | 45.29 × 50.47 × 48.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13 kg | 9.37 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 320 × 320 mm | 255 × 255 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 400 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.05 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 320 mm | 255 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 mm | 260 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | 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 | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | 1 | 8 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Managed via Kobra OS with support for the Anycubic App over Wi-Fi and standard USB interfaces. Compatible with major market slicers. | Powered by Anycubic Kobra OS (based on Klipper) and operated via a 4.3-inch capacitive touch interface. Compatible with Anycubic Slicer, OrcaSlicer, and other third-party software. It offers Wi-Fi connectivity and integration with the Anycubic app for remote monitoring. Multicolor printing requires the external ACE Pro module, sold separately. |
The differences that matter
- Max colors: Kobra 2 Plus 1 vs Kobra 3 V2 8 — Kobra 3 V2 wins (+700%)
- Work area: Kobra 2 Plus 320×320 mm vs Kobra 3 V2 255×255 mm — Kobra 2 Plus wins (+57%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 2 Plus 400 mm vs Kobra 3 V2 260 mm — Kobra 2 Plus wins (+54%)
- Native Klipper: Kobra 3 V2 yes, Kobra 2 Plus no
- Multicolor printing: Kobra 3 V2 yes, Kobra 2 Plus no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 V2 if…
you value max colors, native klipper and multicolor printing.
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