Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro vs Anycubic Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Pro and Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Pro if price matters more; choose Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer if work area and build height z matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer scores 46/100 against 25/100 for Kobra 2 Pro.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Pro
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | 699 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.5 × 46.3 × 48.6 cm | 70.6 × 94 × 75.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.4 kg | 22.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 420 × 420 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 500 mm |
| Power (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) | 220 mm | 420 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 500 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 90 °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 | Anycubic Kobra OS (a closed Klipper-based system) compatible with the Anycubic mobile app for remote control. Supports all major slicers. | Equipped with Kobra OS, a Klipper-based firmware, controllable via a 4.3-inch touchscreen. Compatible with Anycubic Slicer and third-party software like OrcaSlicer. Features Wi-Fi for remote control via app. Multicolor printing requires the ACE Pro module, sold separately. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 2 Pro 285 € vs Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 699 € — Kobra 2 Pro wins (+145%)
- Work area: Kobra 2 Pro 220×220 mm vs Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 420×420 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+264%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 2 Pro 250 mm vs Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 500 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+100%)
- Max colors: Kobra 2 Pro 1 vs Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 8 — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+700%)
- Native Klipper: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer yes, Kobra 2 Pro no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer if…
you value work area, build height z and max colors.
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