Anycubic Kobra X vs Creality Ender-3 V3 KE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
It comes down to multicolor: the Kobra X supports it with an accessory, up to 4 colours; the Ender-3 V3 KE prints in one colour only and costs 90 € less.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 389 € | 299 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 43.3 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 7.8 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 240 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 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 | Yes | No |
| Max colors | 4 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Uses Anycubic Slicer Next with AI monitoring capabilities via mobile app and remote control. | Powered by Creality OS (based on Klipper), it supports LAN and cloud control via the Creality Print app. It remains compatible with major third-party slicers like Cura and PrusaSlicer. |
The differences that matter
- Colours: 4 with an accessory versus 1 → anyone who wants several colours in a print has to pick the Kobra X.
- Bed: 260 × 260 × 260 mm versus 220 × 220 × 240 mm → on the Ender-3 V3 KE a part over 220 mm has to be split.
- Price: 389 € versus 299 € → the Ender-3 V3 KE costs 90 € less.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra X if…
You print in several colours, with the accessory, on a 260 × 260 mm bed, and want AI monitoring from the app. You pay 90 € more, plus the cost of the accessory.
Choose Ender-3 V3 KE if…
You print functional parts in a single colour within 220 × 220 mm and want to stay at 299 €. You use Cura or PrusaSlicer and control the machine over LAN or via the cloud with the Creality Print app; multicolor is not offered.
Where to buy
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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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- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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