Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Choose Anycubic Kobra 3 if you are looking for an entry-level Cartesian 3D printer for single filament with a budget between 220 and 300 euros. Choose Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo if you have a budget of 499 euros and require an intermediate-tier machine that supports multi-color printing up to 4 colors without additional accessories.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Kobra 3 V2 Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | 499 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 45.29 × 50.47 × 48.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 9.37 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 255 × 255 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 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 | 255 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 260 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 110 °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 | — | False |
| Max colors | 1 | 4 |
| 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. | The Kobra OS, based on Klipper, supports native features like Input Shaping and is accessible via a touchscreen interface. The machine is compatible with Anycubic Slicer Next and OrcaSlicer, supporting remote monitoring via Wi-Fi through a dedicated app and managing automatic filament changes with the ACE Pro module. |
MakerSpecs Awards
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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The differences that matter
- Market Tier and Price: The Kobra 3 belongs to the entry-level tier (F1) with a price of around 220-300 €, whereas the Kobra 3 V2 Combo is positioned in the intermediate tier (F2) at a fixed price of 499 €.
- Color Management: The Kobra 3 handles only 1 color (no multi-extruder), while the V2 Combo version supports multi-color printing up to 4 colors natively and without additional accessories, thanks to the ACE Pro module.
- Build Area: The Kobra 3 offers a build area of 250 × 250 mm (X×Y footprint of 250 mm), while the Kobra 3 V2 Combo expands to 255 × 255 mm (X×Y footprint of 255 mm). The Z-axis height remains identical at 260 mm.
- Software Ecosystem: The Kobra 3 is managed via AnycubicSlicer and a proprietary cloud app. The Kobra 3 V2 Combo introduces the Kobra OS operating system with a touchscreen, integrates compatibility with OrcaSlicer (in addition to Anycubic Slicer Next), and supports automatic filament change management.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 if…
Choose the Anycubic Kobra 3 (2024 Model) if your primary goal is budget saving (estimated price of 220-300 euros) and you need a single-filament 3D printer. It offers the same maximum speed of 600 mm/s and the same vertical build volume (260 mm) as the newer model, making it ideal as an entry-level (F1 tier) solution for single-color projects.
Choose Kobra 3 V2 Combo if…
Choose the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo (2025 Model) if you want an intermediate-tier (F2) machine ready for multi-color printing up to 4 colors via the integrated ACE Pro module. While maintaining the same speed performance (600 mm/s) and maximum temperatures as the previous model, it justifies its 499 euro price tag with a slightly larger build area (255x255 mm instead of 250x250 mm) and expanded software compatibility with OrcaSlicer.
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