Anycubic Kobra X Combo vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra X Combo and Ender-3 V3 SE are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.4×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; Kobra X Combo offers more capability at a higher price (~€589). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra X Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 589 € | ~150–200 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.2 kg | 7.34 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 260 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | 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 | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | — |
| Max colors | 4 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Powered by Kobra OS (a Klipper fork), it features Wi-Fi connectivity, vibration compensation, dynamic flow calibration, and a camera with built-in AI detection. | 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 X Combo
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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 X Combo 589 € vs Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+237%)
- Max print speed: Kobra X Combo 600 mm/s vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s — Kobra X Combo wins (+140%)
- Max colors: Kobra X Combo 4 vs Ender-3 V3 SE 1 — Kobra X Combo wins (+300%)
- Work area: Kobra X Combo 260×260 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm — Kobra X Combo wins (+40%)
- Filament sensor: Kobra X Combo yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra X Combo if…
you value max print speed, max colors and work area.
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