Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 vs Prusa Research CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 V2 and CORE One+ kit are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3×). Kobra 3 V2 costs less (~€349) and is the entry-level choice; CORE One+ kit offers more capability at a higher price (~€1049). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 V2
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 349 € | 1049 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.29 × 50.47 × 48.3 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 9.37 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 255 × 255 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 255 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 200 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 | 5 |
| 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. | Prusa firmware based on Marlin, fully open source, with built-in input shaper for faster and cleaner prints. Official slicer: PrusaSlicer (free, optimized profiles), compatible with Cura and Simplify3D. Control via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi with Prusa Connect (optional). No filament DRM: full freedom to use third-party materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 3 V2 349 € vs CORE One+ kit 1049 € — Kobra 3 V2 wins (+201%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 V2 600 mm/s vs CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — Kobra 3 V2 wins (+200%)
- Enclosed chamber: CORE One+ kit yes, Kobra 3 V2 no
- Max colors: Kobra 3 V2 8 vs CORE One+ kit 5 — Kobra 3 V2 wins (+60%)
- Native Klipper: Kobra 3 V2 yes, CORE One+ kit no
Which one to choose
MakerSpecs is an independent atlas. We don't sell products: this comparison links to both sheets, where you'll find complete data and official links.