Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Combo and Ender-3 V3 SE are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.3×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; Kobra S1 Combo offers more capability at a higher price (~€749). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 749 € | ~150–200 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 48.4 × 48.4 × 59.3 cm | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 7.34 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | False |
| Filament sensor | True | False |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | — |
| Max colors | — | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The printer works with Anycubic Slicer Next, derived from OrcaSlicer and optimized for the Anycubic ecosystem; it supports multi-plate management and object skipping during printing. Remote control and real-time monitoring are available through the Anycubic app (iOS and Android), connecting via LAN or cloud. The proprietary firmware is not currently open source; native Klipper compatibility is not supported. | 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
- Price: Kobra S1 Combo 749 € vs Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+328%)
- Max print speed: Kobra S1 Combo 600 mm/s vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s — Kobra S1 Combo wins (+140%)
- Enclosed chamber: Kobra S1 Combo yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
- Work area: Kobra S1 Combo 250×250 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm — Kobra S1 Combo wins (+29%)
- Filament sensor: Kobra S1 Combo yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Combo if…
you value max print speed, enclosed chamber and work area.
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