Anycubic Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer vs Creality K1C

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer and K1C 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 K1C if enclosed chamber matters more.

Parameter
Creality K1C K1C Creality F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2025 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 699 € 599 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 70.6 × 94 × 75.3 cm 35.5 × 35.5 × 48.2 cm
Weight (kg) 22.1 kg 12.4 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 100 μm
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 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. Uses Creality Print, an optimized proprietary slicer. Fully compatible with third-party software such as Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 420×420 mm vs K1C 220×220 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+264%)
  • Build height Z: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 500 mm vs K1C 250 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+100%)
  • Enclosed chamber: K1C yes, Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer no
  • Max colors: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 8 vs K1C 4 — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+100%)
  • Price: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 699 € vs K1C 599 € — K1C wins (+17%)

Which one to choose

Choose Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer if…

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

See the Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer sheet →

Choose K1C if…

you value enclosed chamber, price and max bed temperature.

See the K1C sheet →

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