Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Creality K1C
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 and K1C are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 if price matters more; choose K1C if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
|
K1C
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | 599 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 12.4 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 | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 100 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| 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 | False | True |
| 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 | — | True |
| 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. | Uses Creality Print, an optimized proprietary slicer. Fully compatible with third-party software such as Orca Slicer 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 →K1C
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The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 3 260 € vs K1C 599 € — Kobra 3 wins (+130%)
- Max colors: Kobra 3 1 vs K1C 4 — K1C wins (+300%)
- Enclosed chamber: K1C yes, Kobra 3 no
- Work area: Kobra 3 250×250 mm vs K1C 220×220 mm — Kobra 3 wins (+29%)
- Max bed temperature: Kobra 3 110 °C vs K1C 100 °C — Kobra 3 wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
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