Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo vs Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Same family, same job: what separates these two printers is how big a part can get. If your prints fit in 25 cm the compact one is enough; if not, the Max is the one to get.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | ~549–999 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 70.6 × 64 × 75.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 23.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 420 × 420 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 500 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.05 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 420 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 500 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 90 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | Yes |
| Max colors | 4 | 8 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | It runs Kobra OS (based on Klipper) with a 4.3-inch touch interface. It is compatible with Anycubic Slicer for color management and connects via Wi-Fi for remote monitoring through the app. | Kobra OS (based on Klipper) featuring a 4.3-inch touchscreen interface. Compatible with Anycubic Slicer for color management and Wi-Fi connected for remote monitoring via app. The integrated ACE Pro system automatically handles filament changes and active drying. |
The differences that matter
- 250 × 250 mm bed, 260 mm high → 420 × 420 mm, 500 mm high: parts nearly twice as tall, or a batch of flat objects in a single print.
- 9.2 kg and 45 × 50 cm → 23.6 kg and 71 × 64 cm: the small one lives on a desk, the large one needs solid support and space of its own.
- 4 → 8 colors: how many colors or materials you load before starting a job.
- About €450 → about €549–999: the gap is the price of the extra volume.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Combo if…
You print prototypes, enclosures, spare parts and desk objects that fit in a 25 cm cube, on a 9.2 kg machine that moves easily and fits on an ordinary table, for about €450. The trade-off: nothing beyond a 250 × 250 mm base and 260 mm of height, and no more than four colors.
Choose Kobra 3 Max Combo if…
You print a single part up to 50 cm tall, or fill the 42 cm bed with several parts in one job, and you load up to eight colors through the built-in ACE Pro, which also handles filament changes and active drying. The trade-off: 23.6 kg and a 71 × 64 cm footprint to find room for, and a price between roughly €549 and €999.
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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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