Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Prusa Research CORE One+ kit

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra 3 and CORE One+ kit are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4×). Kobra 3 costs less (~€260) and is the entry-level choice; CORE One+ kit offers more capability at a higher price (~€1049). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Anycubic Kobra 3 Kobra 3 Anycubic F1 · Entry
Awards
Identity
Launch year 2024 2026
Use tier F1 — Entry F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~220–300 € 1049 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm
Weight (kg) 9.2 kg
Work area (mm) 250 × 250 mm 250 × 220 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 260 mm 270 mm
Power (W) 400 W
Voltage (V) 230 V 230 V
Maximum speed 600 mm/s
Declared precision 0.05 mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 250 mm 220 mm
Build height Z (mm) 260 mm 270 mm
Kinematics Cartesian CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 300 °C 290 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 110 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 600 mm/s 200 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 False
Input shaper True True
Multicolor printing True
Multicolor requires accessory True
Max colors 1 5
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. Prusa firmware based on Marlin, fully open source, with built-in input shaper for faster and cleaner prints. Official slicer: PrusaSlicer (free, optimized profiles), compatible with Cura and Simplify3D. Control via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi with Prusa Connect (optional). No filament DRM: full freedom to use third-party materials.

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 →
CORE One+ kit

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The differences that matter

  • Price: Kobra 3 260 € vs CORE One+ kit 1049 € — Kobra 3 wins (+303%)
  • Max print speed: Kobra 3 600 mm/s vs CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — Kobra 3 wins (+200%)
  • Max colors: Kobra 3 1 vs CORE One+ kit 5 — CORE One+ kit wins (+400%)
  • Enclosed chamber: CORE One+ kit yes, Kobra 3 no
  • Native Klipper: Kobra 3 yes, CORE One+ kit no

Which one to choose

Choose Kobra 3 if…

you value price, max print speed and native klipper.

See the Kobra 3 sheet →

Choose CORE One+ kit if…

you value max colors and enclosed chamber.

See the CORE One+ kit sheet →

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