Anycubic Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer and Ender-3 V3 SE are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€699). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 699 € | ~150–200 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70.6 × 94 × 75.3 cm | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.1 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 | Equipped with Kobra OS, a Klipper-based firmware, controllable via a 4.3-inch touchscreen. Compatible with Anycubic Slicer and third-party software like OrcaSlicer. Features Wi-Fi for remote control via app. Multicolor printing requires the ACE Pro module, sold separately. | 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 3D Printer 699 € vs Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+299%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 420×420 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+264%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 600 mm/s vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+140%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 500 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+100%)
- Max colors: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 8 vs Ender-3 V3 SE 1 — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+700%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer if…
you value work area, max print speed and build height z.
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