Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 and OrangeStorm Giga are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F3), very different prices (~12.1×). Kobra 3 costs less (~€260) and is the entry-level choice; OrangeStorm Giga offers more capability at a higher price (~€3150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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OrangeStorm Giga
Elegoo
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | ||
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | ~2800–3500 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 122.4 × 120.4 × 142.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 104 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 800 × 800 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 1000 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 1530 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 300 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 800 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 1000 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 | 300 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.6 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. | The system is powered by Klipper-based firmware, processed by a 64-bit quad-core SoC, enabling speeds up to 300 mm/s. Connectivity is comprehensive, offering USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi ports for the remote management of massive G-code files. The user interface is accessible via a generous 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen, which is detachable from the chassis for comfortable positioning. The machine is best managed using the Elegoo Cura slicer but supports standard STL and OBJ formats, allowing broad workflow flexibility without any dependence on cloud platforms. |
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 →Largest work area Advanced
The largest work area among advanced Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: 6400 cm².
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 3 260 € vs OrangeStorm Giga 3150 € — Kobra 3 wins (+1112%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 250×250 mm vs OrangeStorm Giga 800×800 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+924%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 3 260 mm vs OrangeStorm Giga 1000 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+285%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 600 mm/s vs OrangeStorm Giga 300 mm/s — Kobra 3 wins (+100%)
- Max colors: Kobra 3 1 vs OrangeStorm Giga 4 — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+300%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 if…
you value price, max print speed and max bed temperature.
Choose OrangeStorm Giga if…
you value work area, build height z and max colors. It is the one with the largest build area in its class.
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