Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 vs Bambu Lab X1E
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 V2 and X1E are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F3), very different prices (~7.3×). Kobra 3 V2 costs less (~€349) and is the entry-level choice; X1E offers more capability at a higher price (~€2550). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 V2
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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X1E
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 349 € | ~2400–2700 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.29 × 50.47 × 48.3 cm | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.37 kg | 16 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 255 × 255 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 1350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 100 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 7 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 255 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 320 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 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 | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 8 | 16 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Powered by Anycubic Kobra OS (based on Klipper) and operated via a 4.3-inch capacitive touch interface. Compatible with Anycubic Slicer, OrcaSlicer, and other third-party software. It offers Wi-Fi connectivity and integration with the Anycubic app for remote monitoring. Multicolor printing requires the external ACE Pro module, sold separately. | The X1E works with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer, which handles slicing, automatic calibration, and remote monitoring via the Bambu Handy app. Orca Slicer, an open-source Bambu Studio fork with dedicated profiles, is also supported. The firmware is proprietary; Klipper is not natively supported. The printer can run in LAN-only mode, operating fully without an internet connection through the local network. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 3 V2 349 € vs X1E 2550 € — Kobra 3 V2 wins (+631%)
- Enclosed chamber: X1E yes, Kobra 3 V2 no
- Max colors: Kobra 3 V2 8 vs X1E 16 — X1E wins (+100%)
- Native Klipper: Kobra 3 V2 yes, X1E no
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 V2 600 mm/s vs X1E 500 mm/s — Kobra 3 V2 wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 V2 if…
you value price, native klipper and max print speed.
Choose X1E if…
you value enclosed chamber, max colors and max nozzle temperature.
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