Anycubic Kobra X Combo vs Creality Ender-5 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Both machines are open-frame and run Klipper, but they do different jobs: the Kobra X Combo prints in several colours on a medium bed, the Ender-5 Max prints in one colour on a much larger bed.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 589 € | ~400–500 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.2 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 700 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 260 mm | 400 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 400 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 700 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | — |
| 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. | Klipper-based firmware with a 4.3" colour touchscreen. Compatible with Creality Print, Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer; remote monitoring via the Creality Cloud app is optional. |
The differences that matter
- Build volume, 260×260×260 mm vs 400×400×400 mm → the Ender-5 Max takes parts that on the Kobra X have to be split into several prints.
- Multicolor → up to 4 colours on the Kobra X Combo with no accessory; a single colour on the Ender-5 Max.
- Price, 589 € vs about 450 € → the Kobra X Combo costs about 140 € more.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra X Combo if…
Multicolor models with no accessory to add, and a camera with built-in AI detection. The bed stays modest: a large part has to be split into several prints, and the outlay is higher.
Choose Ender-5 Max if…
Large single-colour parts, such as covers and bulky prototypes, on a much bigger bed and for about 140 € less. No multicolor and no enclosed chamber.
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
- ELEGOO PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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