Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two open Cartesian printers with the same 220 × 220 × 250 mm build volume: the choice is between speed with input shaping and roughly 110 € saved.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | ~150–200 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.5 × 46.3 × 48.6 cm | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.4 kg | 7.34 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 250 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 | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | No |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | No | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | No |
| Multicolor printing | No | 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. | The printer runs Creality's proprietary Marlin-based firmware. It is compatible with Creality Print and Cura 5.0 or later; Simplify3D support is documented by third-party resellers. Print files are transferred via SD card. Community guides exist for converting to Klipper, but this is not an officially supported configuration and requires manual hardware and firmware intervention. |
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Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €175. The second cheapest starts at €229. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Up to 500 mm/s vs 250 mm/s declared, input shaper only on the Kobra 2 Pro → the same part takes longer on the Ender-3 V3 SE.
- About 285 € vs 175 € → the Ender-3 V3 SE costs about 110 € less.
- Filament sensor only on the Kobra 2 Pro → on the Ender-3 V3 SE no sensor notices when the filament runs out.
- Closed Klipper-based Kobra OS vs Creality's Marlin firmware with SD card transfer → Klipper on the Ender is only a community guide, not supported.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Pro if…
Batches of parts you want done quickly: it declares up to 500 mm/s, with input shaper and a filament sensor, and the bed reaches 110 °C. It costs about 110 € more (285 € against 175 € estimated) and its Kobra OS firmware, Klipper-based, is closed.
Choose Ender-3 V3 SE if…
A first printer, or occasional jobs on a tight budget: it costs about 110 € less. In return it declares up to 250 mm/s, has no input shaper or filament sensor, reads files from an SD card and its bed stops at 100 °C.
Where to buy
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Filaments for these printers
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