Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Choose the Anycubic Kobra S1 if you want a CoreXY kinematics system with an enclosed chamber, multicolor printing support up to 8 colors, and higher nozzle and bed temperatures. Choose the Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus if you need a larger build volume, particularly for vertical development, and a significantly lower machine weight.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1
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 (€) | 549 € | 479 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 41 × 44.5 × 57.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 11.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 330 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Voltage (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) | 250 mm | 410 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 330 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °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 | True | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | — |
| Max colors | 8 | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The Kobra OS firmware is based on Klipper and controlled via a proprietary touch interface. The official slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next (derived from OrcaSlicer, available for Windows and macOS), but it also supports third-party OrcaSlicer. Remote control is possible via the Anycubic app (iOS/Android) over a local network, with no mandatory cloud connection for daily operations. | 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
- Build Volume and Area: The Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus offers a larger build space of 300 × 300 mm with a Z height of 330 mm, compared to 250 × 250 mm (Z height of 250 mm) for the Anycubic Kobra S1.
- Kinematics and Structure: The Anycubic Kobra S1 adopts a CoreXY system with an enclosed chamber, whereas the Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus is an open-chamber Cartesian printer.
- Maximum Temperatures: The Anycubic reaches 320 °C for the nozzle and 120 °C for the bed, exceeding the Creality's limits set at 300 °C and 100 °C respectively.
- Color Management: The Kobra S1 supports multicolor printing up to 8 colors via an optional accessory, a feature not available for the Ender-3 V3 Plus.
- Dimensions, Weight, and Price: The Ender-3 V3 Plus is lighter (11.5 kg vs 18 kg) and has a lower price of €479 compared to the €549 of the Anycubic (as of 06/2026).
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 if…
Choose the Anycubic Kobra S1 if your workflow requires an enclosed chamber structure and operating temperatures up to 320 °C for the nozzle and 120 °C for the heated bed. It is the ideal model if you plan to expand your capabilities into multicolor printing (up to 8 colors with an accessory) and prefer CoreXY kinematics, despite a smaller build area (250 × 250 mm) and a heavier weight of 18 kg.
Choose Ender-3 V3 Plus if…
Choose the Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus if your priority is the build area, thanks to a useful volume of 300 × 300 mm with a Z height of 330 mm. It represents the right choice if you are looking for a lighter Cartesian machine (11.5 kg) at a lower list price (€479), while accepting an open chamber design, the absence of multicolor options, and lower maximum temperatures (300 °C nozzle and 100 °C bed).
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