Anycubic Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer vs Snapmaker U1 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer and U1 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer if work area matters more; choose U1 3D Printer if multi-extruder and multicolor requires accessory matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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U1 3D Printer
Snapmaker
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 699 € | 849 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70.6 × 94 × 75.3 cm | 58.4 × 49.9 × 73 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.1 kg | 18.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 270 × 270 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1150 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.04 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | 270 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | 270 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 | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | True |
| Native Klipper | True | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| 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. | The primary software is Snapmaker Orca, an optimized version of the popular OrcaSlicer, which provides native management of the four toolheads and factory-calibrated material profiles. The printer can also be seamlessly managed via the Snapmaker mobile app for remote monitoring, taking advantage of the built-in 1080p camera. The internal firmware is built on Klipper, Moonraker, and Fluidd, which Snapmaker has made open-source, allowing experienced users to customize the machine and integrate it into complex workflows. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 420×420 mm vs U1 3D Printer 270×270 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+142%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 500 mm vs U1 3D Printer 270 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+85%)
- Max colors: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 8 vs U1 3D Printer 4 — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+100%)
- Price: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 699 € vs U1 3D Printer 849 € — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+21%)
- Multi-extruder: U1 3D Printer yes, Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer if…
you value work area, build height z and max colors.
Choose U1 3D Printer if…
you value multi-extruder and max bed temperature.
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