Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra 3 and Kobra 3 Max Combo are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 if price matters more; choose Kobra 3 Max Combo if work area and build height z matters more.

Parameter
Anycubic Kobra 3 Kobra 3 Anycubic F1 · Entry
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo Kobra 3 Max Combo Anycubic F2 · Intermediate
Awards
Identity
Launch year 2024 2024
Use tier F1 — Entry F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~220–300 € ~549–999 €
Price updated on 06/2026 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm 70.6 × 64 × 75.3 cm
Weight (kg) 9.2 kg 23.6 kg
Work area (mm) 250 × 250 mm 420 × 420 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 260 mm 500 mm
Power (W) 400 W
Voltage (V) 230 V
Maximum speed 600 mm/s 600 mm/s
Declared precision 0.05 mm 0.05 mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 250 mm 420 mm
Build height Z (mm) 260 mm 500 mm
Kinematics Cartesian Cartesian
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 300 °C 300 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 110 °C 90 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 600 mm/s 600 mm/s
Enclosed chamber False False
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
Multicolor requires accessory True
Max colors 1 8
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes Operated via AnycubicSlicer and compatible with the proprietary cloud app. It leverages a Klipper-based firmware, natively integrating Input Shaping algorithms to reduce vibrations at high speeds. Kobra OS (based on Klipper) featuring a 4.3-inch touchscreen interface. Compatible with Anycubic Slicer for color management and Wi-Fi connected for remote monitoring via app. The integrated ACE Pro system automatically handles filament changes and active drying.

MakerSpecs Awards

Kobra 3

Best value Entry

At €260 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 6 entry-level Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines, with a technical score of 90/100.

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Kobra 3 Max Combo

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The differences that matter

  • Price: Kobra 3 260 € vs Kobra 3 Max Combo 774 € — Kobra 3 wins (+198%)
  • Work area: Kobra 3 250×250 mm vs Kobra 3 Max Combo 420×420 mm — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+182%)
  • Build height Z: Kobra 3 260 mm vs Kobra 3 Max Combo 500 mm — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+92%)
  • Max colors: Kobra 3 1 vs Kobra 3 Max Combo 8 — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+700%)
  • Max bed temperature: Kobra 3 110 °C vs Kobra 3 Max Combo 90 °C — Kobra 3 wins (+22%)

Which one to choose

Choose Kobra 3 if…

you value price and max bed temperature.

See the Kobra 3 sheet →

Choose Kobra 3 Max Combo if…

you value work area, build height z and max colors.

See the Kobra 3 Max Combo sheet →

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