Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro vs Anycubic Kobra 3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Choose the Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro if you want a slightly lighter and more affordable entry-level printer with a 220x220 mm build volume. Choose the Anycubic Kobra 3 if you need a larger 250x250 mm print area, a top speed of 600 mm/s, native Klipper, and nozzle temperatures up to 300 °C.
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Kobra 2 Pro
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Kobra 3
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | ~220–300 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.5 × 46.3 × 48.6 cm | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.4 kg | 9.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 250 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 400 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| 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 | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 260 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °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 | — |
| Max colors | 1 | 1 |
| 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. | Operated via AnycubicSlicer and compatible with the proprietary cloud app. It leverages a Klipper-based firmware, natively integrating Input Shaping algorithms to reduce vibrations at high speeds. |
MakerSpecs Awards
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Best value Entry
At €260 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 6 entry-level Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines, with a technical score of 90/100.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Build Volume and Size: The Kobra 3 offers a larger build area of 250x250 mm with a Z-height of 260 mm, compared to 220x220 mm with a Z-height of 250 mm for the Kobra 2 Pro.
- Speed and Accuracy: The Kobra 3 reaches a maximum speed of 600 mm/s with a declared accuracy of 0.05 mm, surpassing the 500 mm/s and 0.1 mm of the Kobra 2 Pro.
- Nozzle Temperature: The Kobra 3 nozzle supports temperatures up to 300 °C, whereas the Kobra 2 Pro is limited to a maximum of 260 °C.
- Firmware Integration: The Kobra 3 features native Klipper, while the Kobra 2 Pro uses Anycubic Kobra OS, which is based on Klipper but operates in a closed environment.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Pro if…
Choose the Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro (2023) model if you want to optimize your budget by staying below €320 and need an entry-level Cartesian machine with a smaller footprint (43.5 x 46.3 cm) and a weight of 8.4 kg, while still maintaining advanced features like the Input Shaper algorithm.
Choose Kobra 3 if…
Choose the Anycubic Kobra 3 (2024) model if you require superior performance in terms of print speed (up to 600 mm/s) and declared accuracy (0.05 mm). It is the ideal choice if you use materials that require nozzle temperatures up to 300 °C, prefer a native Klipper architecture, and need an expanded build volume of 250x250x260 mm.
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