Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 vs Creality K1

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra 3 V2 and K1 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 V2 if work area and multicolor printing matters more; choose K1 if enclosed chamber matters more.

Parameter
Creality K1 K1 Creality F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2025 2023
Use tier F1 — Entry F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 349 € 329 €
Price updated on 06/2026 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 45.29 × 50.47 × 48.3 cm 35.5 × 35.5 × 48 cm
Weight (kg) 9.37 kg 9.6 kg
Work area (mm) 255 × 255 mm 220 × 220 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 260 mm 250 mm
Power (W) 400 W 350 W
Maximum speed 600 mm/s 600 mm/s
Declared precision 0.05 mm 0.1 mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 255 mm 220 mm
Build height Z (mm) 260 mm 250 mm
Kinematics Cartesian CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 300 °C 300 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 110 °C 100 °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 false
Multicolor requires accessory True
Max colors 8
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. Pre-installed Klipper firmware with Creality OS interface. Wi-Fi connectivity and built-in 4.3" touch screen.

The differences that matter

  • Enclosed chamber: K1 yes, Kobra 3 V2 no
  • Work area: Kobra 3 V2 255×255 mm vs K1 220×220 mm — Kobra 3 V2 wins (+34%)
  • Multicolor printing: Kobra 3 V2 yes, K1 no
  • Price: Kobra 3 V2 349 € vs K1 329 € — K1 wins (+6%)
  • Max bed temperature: Kobra 3 V2 110 °C vs K1 100 °C — Kobra 3 V2 wins (+10%)

Which one to choose

Choose Kobra 3 V2 if…

you value work area, multicolor printing and max bed temperature.

See the Kobra 3 V2 sheet →

Choose K1 if…

you value enclosed chamber and price.

See the K1 sheet →

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