Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Creality Ender-5 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
A compact Cartesian and a CoreXY with a very large bed: the two machines serve jobs of different size. The Ender-5 Max costs about 190 € more and prints up to 400 mm per side against 250.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | ~400–500 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 700 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 400 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 400 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 700 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 | 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. | Klipper-based firmware with a 4.3" colour touchscreen. Compatible with Creality Print, Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer; remote monitoring via the Creality Cloud app is optional. |
The differences that matter
- Price → about 260 € against about 450 €: the Ender-5 Max costs about 190 € more.
- Build volume → 250 × 250 × 260 mm against 400 × 400 × 400 mm: the Ender-5 Max prints whole a part the Kobra 3 has to split into several pieces.
- Weight → 9.2 kg against 18 kg: the Kobra 3 is easier to move between workspaces.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 if…
Parts under 25 cm on a bench where space matters: it weighs 9.2 kg against 18 and costs about 260 €. The trade-off: anything beyond 250 × 250 × 260 mm has to be split and glued.
Choose Ender-5 Max if…
A single 40 cm part, such as a panel or a wide enclosure, prints whole. You need a bench that can take 18 kg and about 190 € more.
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Filaments for these printers
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