Anycubic Kobra 3 Max vs Creality K1 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The Kobra 3 Max prints in a 420×420×500 mm volume, the K1 Max in 300×300×300 mm but with an enclosed chamber. The Kobra costs €200 less: the choice is between size and enclosure.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No | Yes |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | Yes |
| 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
- Volume 420×420×500 vs 300×300×300 mm → large parts print whole on the Kobra 3 Max and must be split on the K1 Max.
- Open vs enclosed, bed up to 90 vs 120 °C → only the K1 Max encloses the part and heats the bed higher.
- Footprint 70×94×75 vs 44×46×53 cm → the Kobra 3 Max needs a much larger bench.
- Price €699 vs €899 → the Kobra 3 Max costs €200 less.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max if…
you print large parts: a 420×420 mm bed and up to 500 mm in height. It costs €699 instead of €899 and reaches 8 colors with the ACE Pro module, sold separately. The trade-off: an open chamber, a bed up to 90 °C instead of 120 °C and a footprint of 70×94×75 cm.
Choose K1 Max if…
you print in an enclosed chamber with a bed up to 120 °C, in 44×46×53 cm of space. The volume is 300×300×300 mm. It costs €200 more and gives up 120 mm of width and 200 mm of height compared with the other.
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
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