Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo vs Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Max Combo and Ender-3 V3 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if closed chamber matters more; choose Ender-3 V3 Plus if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Max Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Ender-3 V3 Plus
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~799–1099 € | 479 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 41 × 44.5 × 57.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 11.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 330 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 350 mm | 410 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 350 mm | 330 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 | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | False |
| 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 | False | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | — |
| Max colors | 4 | — |
| 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 (Klipper-based) and supports Creality Print, integrating smoothly with major third-party slicers like Cura and PrusaSlicer. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra S1 Max Combo 949 € vs Ender-3 V3 Plus 479 € — Ender-3 V3 Plus wins (+98%)
- Closed chamber: Kobra S1 Max Combo yes, Ender-3 V3 Plus no
- Work area: Kobra S1 Max Combo 350×350 mm vs Ender-3 V3 Plus 300×300 mm — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+36%)
- Native Klipper: Ender-3 V3 Plus yes, Kobra S1 Max Combo no
- Multicolor printing: Kobra S1 Max Combo yes, Ender-3 V3 Plus no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if…
you value closed chamber, work area and multicolor printing.
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