Anycubic Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer vs Creality K1 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer and K1 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer if work area and build height z matters more; choose K1 Max if enclosed chamber matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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K1 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 699 € | 899 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70.6 × 94 × 75.3 cm | 43.5 × 46.2 × 52.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.1 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1000 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | 300 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | 300 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| 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 | True | True |
| Max colors | 8 | 4 |
| 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. | It runs on the Klipper-based Creality OS. Compatible with Creality Print, Cura, and PrusaSlicer, featuring remote control support via Wi-Fi or LAN. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 420×420 mm vs K1 Max 300×300 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+96%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 500 mm vs K1 Max 300 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+67%)
- Enclosed chamber: K1 Max yes, Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer no
- Max colors: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 8 vs K1 Max 4 — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+100%)
- Price: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 699 € vs K1 Max 899 € — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+29%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer if…
you value work area, build height z and max colors.
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