Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo vs Creality Hi Combo

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra 3 Max Combo and Hi Combo are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 Max Combo if work area matters more; choose Hi Combo if price matters more.

Parameter
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo Kobra 3 Max Combo Anycubic F2 · Intermediate
Creality Hi Combo Hi Combo Creality F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2024 2025
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~549–999 € 349 €
Price updated on 06/2026 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 70.6 × 64 × 75.3 cm 40.9 × 39.2 × 47.7 cm
Weight (kg) 23.6 kg 13.31 kg
Work area (mm) 420 × 420 mm 260 × 260 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 500 mm 300 mm
Power (W) 1150 W
Voltage (V) 220 V
Maximum speed 600 mm/s 500 mm/s
Declared precision 0.05 mm 0.1 mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 420 mm 260 mm
Build height Z (mm) 500 mm 300 mm
Kinematics Cartesian Cartesian
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 300 °C 300 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 90 °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 True false
Max colors 8 4
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. 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 Max Combo 774 € vs Hi Combo 349 € — Hi Combo wins (+122%)
  • Work area: Kobra 3 Max Combo 420×420 mm vs Hi Combo 260×260 mm — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+161%)
  • Build height Z: Kobra 3 Max Combo 500 mm vs Hi Combo 300 mm — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+67%)
  • Max colors: Kobra 3 Max Combo 8 vs Hi Combo 4 — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+100%)
  • Native Klipper: Kobra 3 Max Combo yes, Hi Combo no

Which one to choose

Choose Kobra 3 Max Combo if…

you value work area, build height z and max colors.

See the Kobra 3 Max Combo sheet →

Choose Hi Combo if…

you value price and max bed temperature.

See the Hi Combo sheet →

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