Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro vs Creality Ender-3 V3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Pro and Ender-3 V3 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Pro if price matters more; choose Ender-3 V3 if native klipper and max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Ender-3 V3 scores 39/100 against 25/100 for Kobra 2 Pro.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Pro
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
|
Ender-3 V3
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | 419 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.5 × 46.3 × 48.6 cm | 35.8 × 37.4 × 49.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.4 kg | 7.8 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) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 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 | 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 | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | 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. | The native operating system is Creality OS, a customized version of Klipper. It supports Creality Print and major third-party slicers, along with WiFi connectivity and remote management. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 2 Pro 285 € vs Ender-3 V3 419 € — Kobra 2 Pro wins (+47%)
- Native Klipper: Ender-3 V3 yes, Kobra 2 Pro no
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Pro 500 mm/s vs Ender-3 V3 600 mm/s — Ender-3 V3 wins (+20%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 2 Pro 260 °C vs Ender-3 V3 300 °C — Ender-3 V3 wins (+15%)
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-3 V3 if…
you value native klipper, max print speed and max nozzle temperature.
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