Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer vs 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 requires external 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 | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 420 mm | 270 mm |
| Maximum Z height (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 |
| Closed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto 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 |
| Requires external accessory | True | False |
| Maximum 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%)
- Maximum Z height: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 500 mm vs U1 3D Printer 270 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+85%)
- Maximum 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, maximum z height and maximum colors. «The Z height determines how tall a part the machine can produce in one print. Vertical objects such as vases, load-bearing structures, or casting patterns require a high Z travel. A lower value does not affect quality but forces the user to split or reorient the model. Z height should be considered alongside the XY surface to assess total usable build volume.»
Choose U1 3D Printer if…
you value multi-extruder and max bed temperature. «A second extruder allows printing with two different materials in the same session: soluble support material for complex geometries, or a combination of rigid and flexible in the same part. It expands process capabilities but introduces calibration complexity and the risk of oozing from the idle nozzle. Most useful for work involving geometries that require supports difficult to remove manually.»
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