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Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Creality K1 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 and K1 Max are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.5×). Kobra 3 costs less (~€260) and is the entry-level choice; K1 Max offers more capability at a higher price (~€899). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
|
K1 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | 899 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 43.5 × 46.2 × 52.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 1000 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 300 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 300 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | Yes |
| 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 |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | Yes |
| Max colors | 1 | 4 |
| 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. | It runs on the Klipper-based Creality OS. Compatible with Creality Print, Cura, and PrusaSlicer, featuring remote control support via Wi-Fi or LAN. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 3 260 € vs K1 Max 899 € — Kobra 3 wins (+246%)
- Max colors: Kobra 3 1 vs K1 Max 4 — K1 Max wins (+300%)
- Enclosed chamber: K1 Max yes, Kobra 3 no
- Work area: Kobra 3 250×250 mm vs K1 Max 300×300 mm — K1 Max wins (+44%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 3 260 mm vs K1 Max 300 mm — K1 Max wins (+15%)
Which one to choose
Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
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- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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