Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Bambu Lab H2C
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 and H2C are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F3), very different prices (~8.7×). Kobra 3 costs less (~€260) and is the entry-level choice; H2C offers more capability at a higher price (~€2249). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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H2C
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | 2249 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 49.2 × 51.4 × 62.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 32.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 330 × 320 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 325 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 1800 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 1000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 50 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 320 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 325 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 1000 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 | True |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | 1 | 24 |
| 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 printer is operated through Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's open-source slicer based on PrusaSlicer, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Remote control is available via the Bambu Handy app or Bambu Suite. The machine includes a 5" color touchscreen for local operation and connects over dual-band Wi-Fi. The firmware is proprietary; Klipper is not natively supported. |
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.
How we assign awards →H2C
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The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 3 260 € vs H2C 2249 € — Kobra 3 wins (+765%)
- Max colors: Kobra 3 1 vs H2C 24 — H2C wins (+2300%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 250×250 mm vs H2C 330×320 mm — H2C wins (+69%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 600 mm/s vs H2C 1000 mm/s — H2C wins (+67%)
- Enclosed chamber: H2C yes, Kobra 3 no
Which one to choose
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