Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Creality Ender-3 V3 KE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 leads on the available specs (starting with work area); Ender-3 V3 KE makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Ender-3 V3 KE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | 299 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 43.3 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 7.8 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 240 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 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 | — | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | 1 | 1 |
| 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 Creality OS (based on Klipper), it supports LAN and cloud control via the Creality Print app. It remains compatible with major third-party slicers like Cura and PrusaSlicer. |
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 →Ender-3 V3 KE
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The differences that matter
- Work area: Kobra 3 250×250 mm vs Ender-3 V3 KE 220×220 mm — Kobra 3 wins (+29%)
- Price: Kobra 3 260 € vs Ender-3 V3 KE 299 € — Kobra 3 wins (+15%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 600 mm/s vs Ender-3 V3 KE 500 mm/s — Kobra 3 wins (+20%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 3 260 mm vs Ender-3 V3 KE 240 mm — Kobra 3 wins (+8%)
- Max bed temperature: Kobra 3 110 °C vs Ender-3 V3 KE 100 °C — Kobra 3 wins (+10%)
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.