Kobra 2 Plus vs Prusa CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Plus and Prusa CORE One+ kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Plus if price matters more; choose Prusa CORE One+ kit if maximum colors matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Plus
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
Prusa CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~350–450 € | 1049 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 56.4 × 60.5 × 63 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 13 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 320 × 320 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 320 mm | 220 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 400 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 200 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | 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 | Managed via Kobra OS with support for the Anycubic App over Wi-Fi and standard USB interfaces. Compatible with major market slicers. | 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. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 2 Plus 400 € vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 1049 € — Kobra 2 Plus wins (+162%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Plus 500 mm/s vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — Kobra 2 Plus wins (+150%)
- Work area: Kobra 2 Plus 320×320 mm vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 250×220 mm — Kobra 2 Plus wins (+86%)
- Maximum colors: Kobra 2 Plus 1 vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 5 — Prusa CORE One+ kit wins (+400%)
- Closed chamber: Prusa CORE One+ kit yes, Kobra 2 Plus no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Plus if…
you value price, max print speed and work area.
Choose Prusa CORE One+ kit if…
you value maximum colors, closed chamber and multicolor printing.
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