Anycubic Kobra S1 Max vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Max and Ender-3 V3 SE are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; Kobra S1 Max offers more capability at a higher price (~€699). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Max
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 (€) | ~599–799 € | ~150–200 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 7.34 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 | 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) | 350 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 350 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °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 | True | — |
| 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 ordinary printing operations. Unlike the Combo version, the ACE 2 Pro module is not included in the box. | 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. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Kobra S1 Max
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Ender-3 V3 SE
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 Max 699 € vs Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+299%)
- Work area: Kobra S1 Max 350×350 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm — Kobra S1 Max wins (+153%)
- Max print speed: Kobra S1 Max 600 mm/s vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s — Kobra S1 Max wins (+140%)
- Max colors: Kobra S1 Max 4 vs Ender-3 V3 SE 1 — Kobra S1 Max wins (+300%)
- Enclosed chamber: Kobra S1 Max yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max if…
you value work area, max print speed and max colors.
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