Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo vs Creality Ender-3 V3 KE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Choose Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo if you need multi-color printing up to 4 colors and a larger build volume. Choose Creality Ender-3 V3 KE if you prefer a lower budget and a lighter, more compact machine.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Ender-3 V3 KE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | 299 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 43.3 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 7.8 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 350 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 240 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 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 | True | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | true | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | false | False |
| Max colors | 4 | 1 |
| 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. | 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
- Multi-color capability: Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo supports printing up to 4 native colors without optional accessories, whereas Creality Ender-3 V3 KE is limited to 1 color.
- Build volume: Anycubic offers a build area of 250 × 250 mm with a Z height of 260 mm, which is larger than Creality's 220 × 220 mm with a Z height of 240 mm.
- Maximum speed: The Kobra 3 Combo features a maximum speed of 600 mm/s, compared to 500 mm/s for the Ender-3 V3 KE.
- Price and dimensions: Creality is positioned at a lower price point (€299 versus ~€400–500 for Anycubic) and has a lower weight of 7.8 kg compared to Anycubic's 9.2 kg.
- Bed temperature: The Anycubic heated bed reaches up to 110 °C, while the Creality bed reaches a maximum of 100 °C.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Combo if…
Choose Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo if native multi-color printing (up to 4 colors) is a primary requirement and you need a larger build volume of 250 × 250 × 260 mm. This machine also offers a higher maximum speed of 600 mm/s and a bed temperature of 110 °C, with a price range between approximately €400 and €500.
Choose Ender-3 V3 KE if…
Choose Creality Ender-3 V3 KE if budget is your priority and you prefer to spend €299, without multi-color capabilities. It is ideal if space is limited, thanks to a smaller footprint and a lower weight of 7.8 kg, while maintaining high performance with a maximum speed of 500 mm/s and Klipper-based firmware.
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