Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 and Ender-3 V3 SE are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 if max print speed matters more; choose Ender-3 V3 SE if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra 3 scores 39/100 against 10/100 for Ender-3 V3 SE.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | ||
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | ~150–200 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 7.34 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 250 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 | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | False |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | — | 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. | The printer runs Creality's proprietary Marlin-based firmware. It is compatible with Creality Print and Cura 5.0 or later; Simplify3D support is documented by third-party resellers. Print files are transferred via SD card. Community guides exist for converting to Klipper, but this is not an officially supported configuration and requires manual hardware and firmware intervention. |
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.
How we assign awards →Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €175. The second cheapest starts at €229. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 600 mm/s vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s — Kobra 3 wins (+140%)
- Price: Kobra 3 260 € vs Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+49%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 250×250 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm — Kobra 3 wins (+29%)
- Filament sensor: Kobra 3 yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
- Native Klipper: Kobra 3 yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 if…
you value max print speed, work area and filament sensor.
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