Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Anycubic Kobra 3 V2
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Choose Anycubic Kobra 3 if you are looking for a single-color entry-level printer with a budget under €300 and a standard 250x250 mm build area. Choose Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 if you want multi-color printing capabilities up to 8 colors (via the ACE Pro accessory) and a slightly larger 255x255 mm build area.
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Kobra 3
Anycubic
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Kobra 3 V2
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | 349 € |
| 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 | — | 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. | 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. |
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
- Color Management: Kobra 3 supports only 1 color with no expansion options. Kobra 3 V2 is ready for multi-color printing up to a maximum of 8 colors, requiring the external ACE Pro accessory (sold separately).
- Build Area and Footprint: The Kobra 3 model has a print volume of 250x250x260 mm, while the V2 version increases the horizontal area to 255x255 mm while keeping the Z height at 260 mm.
- Retail Price: Kobra 3 has a detected price as of June 2026 of ~220–300 €, compared to a fixed price of 349 € for the Kobra 3 V2 model.
- Software and Interface: The V2 version introduces Anycubic Kobra OS with extended compatibility for OrcaSlicer and a 4.3-inch capacitive touch screen, whereas the 2024 model is managed via AnycubicSlicer.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 if…
Choose Anycubic Kobra 3 if your maximum budget is between ~220 € and 300 € and you require a machine for single-color prints. While maintaining the same speed performance (600 mm/s) and Cartesian kinematics as the newer model, it sits at a lower price point by sacrificing compatibility with multi-color systems and offering a 250x250x260 mm print area.
Choose Kobra 3 V2 if…
Choose Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 if you plan to print in multi-color mode up to a maximum of 8 colors by purchasing the separately sold ACE Pro external module. This 2025 version offers an expanded build area of 255x255x260 mm, native integration of Anycubic Kobra OS, formal support for OrcaSlicer, and a 4.3-inch capacitive touch control interface.
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