Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro vs Creality Ender-3 V3 KE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two open Cartesian printers with the same 220 × 220 mm bed and almost the same price: what sets them apart is the materials they can handle. The nozzle ceiling is 260 °C on the Kobra 2 Pro and 300 °C on the Ender-3 V3 KE (values declared by the manufacturer).
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | 299 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.5 × 46.3 × 48.6 cm | 43.3 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.4 kg | 7.8 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 350 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 240 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | No | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | No | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | No |
| 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. | Powered by Creality OS (based on Klipper), it supports LAN and cloud control via the Creality Print app. It remains compatible with major third-party slicers like Cura and PrusaSlicer. |
The differences that matter
- Nozzle → 260 °C against 300 °C: filaments needing more than 260 °C can only be printed on the Ender-3 V3 KE.
- Bed → 110 °C against 100 °C: materials needing more than 100 °C on the bed are within reach only of the Kobra 2 Pro.
- Price → about 285 € against 299 €: the Ender-3 V3 KE costs about 14 € more.
- Firmware → Kobra OS is a closed Klipper-based system with the Anycubic app; Creality OS, also Klipper-based, is controlled over LAN or cloud through Creality Print.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Pro if…
A bed that heats to 110 °C against 100 °C: useful if your materials need more heat on the bed. The trade-off: the nozzle stops at 260 °C, so anything that needs more cannot be printed.
Choose Ender-3 V3 KE if…
A nozzle up to 300 °C: you can print filaments that stay out of reach on the Kobra 2 Pro. The bed stops at 100 °C and the machine costs about 14 € more.
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
- ELEGOO PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- Bambu Lab PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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