Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo vs Creality Ender-3 V3 KE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Max Combo and Ender-3 V3 KE are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.2×). Ender-3 V3 KE costs less (~€299) and is the entry-level choice; Kobra S1 Max Combo offers more capability at a higher price (~€949). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~799–1099 € | 299 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 43.3 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 7.8 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 350 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 350 mm | 240 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | No | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | No |
| Max colors | 4 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The firmware runs on a proprietary Kobra OS layer built on top of Klipper; the official slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next, derived from OrcaSlicer, available for Windows and macOS. Third-party OrcaSlicer is also supported. Remote monitoring and control are available via the Anycubic app (iOS/Android) over LAN, with no mandatory cloud connection required for core printing functions. | Powered by Creality OS (based on Klipper), it supports LAN and cloud control via the Creality Print app. It remains compatible with major third-party slicers like Cura and PrusaSlicer. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra S1 Max Combo 949 € vs Ender-3 V3 KE 299 € — Ender-3 V3 KE wins (+217%)
- Work area: Kobra S1 Max Combo 350×350 mm vs Ender-3 V3 KE 220×220 mm — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+153%)
- Maximum colors: Kobra S1 Max Combo 4 vs Ender-3 V3 KE 1 — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+300%)
- Closed chamber: Kobra S1 Max Combo yes, Ender-3 V3 KE no
- Maximum Z height: Kobra S1 Max Combo 350 mm vs Ender-3 V3 KE 240 mm — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+46%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if…
you value work area, maximum colors and closed chamber.
Where to buy
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Filaments for these printers
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