Anycubic Kobra 3 Max vs Creality K1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two Klipper FDM printers with the same stated 600 mm/s, but opposite ideas: a huge open machine at about €699 against a compact enclosed one at about €329. The choice is between build volume and an enclosed chamber.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 699 € | 329 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70.6 × 94 × 75.3 cm | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.1 kg | 9.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 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 | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | 100 °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 | — |
| Max colors | 8 | — |
| 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. | Pre-installed Klipper firmware with Creality OS interface. Wi-Fi connectivity and built-in 4.3" touch screen. |
The differences that matter
- Price about €699 vs about €329 → €370 difference.
- Volume 420×420×500 vs 220×220×250 mm → an object 30 cm wide fits whole only on the Kobra 3 Max.
- No chamber vs enclosed chamber, bed at 90 vs 100 °C → the K1 works in a closed environment.
- Up to 8 colours with the ACE Pro sold separately vs single colour → multicolour exists only on the Kobra.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max if…
you print large parts, up to 420×420×500 mm, that would have to be split on the K1, or you want multicolour: up to 8 colours with the ACE Pro module, sold separately. The trade-off: no enclosed chamber, a bed up to 90 °C, 22.1 kg and a footprint of about 71×94 cm.
Choose K1 if…
you are short on space and print single-colour parts within 220×220×250 mm: the K1 has an enclosed chamber, a bed up to 100 °C, CoreXY motion and a 35.5×35.5 cm base, for about €329. You give up the large volume and multicolour.
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Filaments for these printers
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