Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo vs Creality Hi Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 Combo and Hi Combo are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 Combo if native klipper and max print speed matters more; choose Hi Combo if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Hi Combo
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | 349 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 40.9 × 39.2 × 47.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 13.31 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 260 × 260 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 1150 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 260 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 300 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 | false |
| Input shaper | True | true |
| Multicolor printing | true | true |
| Multicolor requires accessory | false | false |
| Max colors | 4 | 4 |
| 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. | Runs Creality OS, a Klipper-derived firmware, with input shaper and pressure advance pre-configured. The primary slicer is Creality Print (free), also compatible with Orca Slicer. Remote monitoring via Creality Cloud is available but not required for local use. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 3 Combo 450 € vs Hi Combo 349 € — Hi Combo wins (+29%)
- Native Klipper: Kobra 3 Combo yes, Hi Combo no
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 Combo 600 mm/s vs Hi Combo 500 mm/s — Kobra 3 Combo wins (+20%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 3 Combo 260 mm vs Hi Combo 300 mm — Hi Combo wins (+15%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 Combo 250×250 mm vs Hi Combo 260×260 mm — Hi Combo wins (+8%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Combo if…
you value native klipper, max print speed and max bed temperature.
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