Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 Max Combo and Ender-3 V3 SE are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.4×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; Kobra 3 Max Combo offers more capability at a higher price (~€774). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Max Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~549–999 € | ~150–200 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70.6 × 64 × 75.3 cm | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 23.6 kg | 7.34 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | False |
| 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 | False |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | — |
| Max colors | 8 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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 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
- Price: Kobra 3 Max Combo 774 € vs Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+342%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 Max Combo 420×420 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+264%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 Max Combo 600 mm/s vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+140%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 3 Max Combo 500 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+100%)
- Max colors: Kobra 3 Max Combo 8 vs Ender-3 V3 SE 1 — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+700%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max Combo if…
you value work area, max print speed and build height z.
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