Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 vs Creality Ender-5 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The Kobra 3 V2 costs 349 €, the Ender-5 Max about 450 €: the real difference is build volume, 400 × 400 × 400 mm against 255 × 255 × 260 mm. If you have no parts that large, colour is the other thing to weigh.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 349 € | ~400–500 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.29 × 50.47 × 48.3 cm | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.37 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 255 × 255 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 700 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 255 mm | 400 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 400 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 700 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | — |
| Max colors | 8 | 1 |
| 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. | Klipper-based firmware with a 4.3" colour touchscreen. Compatible with Creality Print, Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer; remote monitoring via the Creality Cloud app is optional. |
The differences that matter
- Volume 400 × 400 × 400 mm against 255 × 255 × 260 mm → what fits in one piece on the Ender has to be split on the Kobra.
- Colours: up to 8 with the ACE Pro (sold separately) against 1 → only the Kobra prints in multiple colours.
- Price 349 € against about 450 € → the Kobra costs 101 € less, module excluded.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 V2 if…
Prototypes and parts within 255 × 255 × 260 mm, with up to 8 colours once the ACE Pro module, sold separately, is added. It costs 101 € less than the Ender, but the module is an expense to count.
Choose Ender-5 Max if…
One large part, up to 400 mm on each side and in height, that would have to be split and glued on the Kobra. You accept a single colour per print and about 100 € more.
Where to buy
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
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