Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two open-frame Cartesian FDM printers at very different prices: the Kobra 4 Combo costs over €300 more. What decides it is whether you need multicolor printing and Klipper, or a simple single-color machine is enough.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | ~150–200 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.6 kg | 7.34 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 260 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | No |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | Yes | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | No |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | — |
| Max colors | 4 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Equipped with Kobra OS firmware. It supports connectivity via USB, Anycubic Slicer, and the Anycubic mobile app for remote print monitoring and control. Integrates AI-based error detection. | The printer runs Creality's proprietary Marlin-based firmware. It is compatible with Creality Print and Cura 5.0 or later; Simplify3D support is documented by third-party resellers. Print files are transferred via SD card. Community guides exist for converting to Klipper, but this is not an officially supported configuration and requires manual hardware and firmware intervention. |
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Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €175. The second cheapest starts at €229. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Colors: up to 4 versus 1 → a two- or four-color part comes out in one job; on the Ender it has to be painted or assembled.
- Firmware: native Klipper with input shaper versus proprietary Marlin → the Kobra handles higher speeds with less ringing; on the Ender Klipper needs unofficial modifications.
- Bed: 260×260 mm versus 220×220 mm → a 25 cm part fits on the Kobra, not on the Ender.
- Nozzle: up to 300 °C versus 260 °C → the Kobra has more headroom for filaments that need high temperatures.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 4 Combo if…
You print parts in several colors in one job, up to 4, without swapping spools by hand, and you want native Klipper with input shaping to push speed (up to 600 mm/s as declared by the manufacturer, a rated value). You accept paying a lot more and a heavier machine, 13.6 kg against 7.3 kg, that needs a sturdy bench.
Choose Ender-3 V3 SE if…
You print PLA or PETG one part at a time, as a first printer or a second bench machine, and move files by SD card. The nozzle tops out at 260 °C and the build area is 220×220 mm: you give up multiple colors, the filament sensor and native Klipper, but save more than €300.
Where to buy
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
- ELEGOO PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- Bambu Lab PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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