Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo vs Creality Ender-3 V3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Choose Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo if you need a larger build volume (350×350×350 mm), an enclosed chamber, and multicolor printing up to 4 colors. Choose Creality Ender-3 V3 if you are looking for a more affordable (419 €) and compact cartesian printer for 220×220×250 mm volumes.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~799–1099 € | 419 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 35.8 × 37.4 × 49.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 7.8 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 250 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 | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 350 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 350 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 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. | The native operating system is Creality OS, a customized version of Klipper. It supports Creality Print and major third-party slicers, along with WiFi connectivity and remote management. |
The differences that matter
- Volume and dimensions: Anycubic offers a build area of 350×350×350 mm compared to Creality's 220×220×250 mm, with a larger physical footprint (50.27×48.3×58.4 cm vs 35.8×37.4×49.8 cm).
- Kinematics and structure: Anycubic uses a CoreXY kinematics equipped with an enclosed chamber, while Creality relies on an open-architecture cartesian system.
- Temperatures: Anycubic's nozzle reaches 350°C and the bed 120°C, exceeding Creality's maximums of 300°C and 110°C.
- Multicolor and precision: Anycubic supports multicolor printing up to 4 colors (via external accessory) with 0.05 mm precision; Creality prints in 1 single color with 0.1 mm precision.
- Price and energy: Creality costs 419 € and draws 350 W, whereas Anycubic is priced around 799-1099 € and uses up to 2200 W.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if…
Choose Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo if you need to print large parts or technical materials that require an enclosed chamber (nozzle up to 350°C and bed at 120°C). It is also recommended for those who want to create multicolor prints up to 4 filaments via an external accessory, benefiting from CoreXY kinematics and a stated 0.05 mm precision.
Choose Ender-3 V3 if…
Choose Creality Ender-3 V3 if your budget is around 419 € and your projects fit within a 220×220×250 mm volume. It is suitable for intermediate use without the need for multicolor, offering solid cartesian kinematics and native Klipper, while maintaining significantly lower energy consumption (350 W).
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