Anycubic Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer vs Creality K2 Plus Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer and K2 Plus Combo are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer if price matters more; choose K2 Plus Combo if enclosed chamber and max colors matters more. On the category's overall technical index, K2 Plus Combo scores 72/100 against 46/100 for Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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K2 Plus Combo
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 699 € | 1499 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70.6 × 94 × 75.3 cm | 49.5 × 51.5 × 91.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.1 kg | 39.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 350 × 350 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 350 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1200 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| 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 | 495 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | 350 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 350 °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 | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| Max colors | 8 | 16 |
| 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. | Powered by Creality OS (based on open-source Klipper), the printer is natively compatible with Creality Print 5.0 or newer. Wi-Fi connectivity and the built-in AI camera enable real-time remote monitoring and management. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 699 € vs K2 Plus Combo 1499 € — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+114%)
- Enclosed chamber: K2 Plus Combo yes, Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer no
- Max colors: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 8 vs K2 Plus Combo 16 — K2 Plus Combo wins (+100%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 420×420 mm vs K2 Plus Combo 350×350 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+44%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 500 mm vs K2 Plus Combo 350 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+43%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer if…
you value price, work area and build height z.
Choose K2 Plus Combo if…
you value enclosed chamber, max colors and max nozzle temperature.
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