Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Anyone printing smaller objects on a tight budget looks at the Kobra 3, which costs less; anyone needing a bigger bed for bulkier parts picks the Ender-3 V3 Plus, which costs more but prints up to 300×300 mm.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | 479 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 41 × 44.5 × 57.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 11.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 330 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 410 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 330 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 | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | — | No |
| Max colors | 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 (Klipper-based) and supports Creality Print, integrating smoothly with major third-party slicers like Cura and PrusaSlicer. |
The differences that matter
- Price €260 versus €479 → the Kobra 3 costs almost half as much.
- Build area 250×250 mm versus 300×300 mm → a larger part fits in one print on the Ender-3 V3 Plus.
- Z height 260 mm versus 330 mm → the Ender-3 V3 Plus prints taller objects without splitting them.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 if…
Printing objects up to 250×250 mm while spending the least happens on the Kobra 3, at €260 versus the Ender-3 V3 Plus's €479. The trade-off is a smaller bed and lower Z height (260 mm versus 330 mm).
Choose Ender-3 V3 Plus if…
Printing large parts in a single piece, like frames or long brackets, happens on the Ender-3 V3 Plus, with its 300×300 mm bed and 330 mm Z height. The trade-off is a higher price, nearly double the Kobra 3's.
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
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