Anycubic Kobra X vs Creality Ender-3 V3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
They are 30 € apart and both are open-frame Cartesian machines with native Klipper. What separates them is multicolour, up to four colours on the Kobra X with an accessory, and plate size: 260 × 260 mm against 220 × 220.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 389 € | 419 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 35.8 × 37.4 × 49.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 7.8 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 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. | The native operating system is Creality OS, a customized version of Klipper. It supports Creality Print and major third-party slicers, along with WiFi connectivity and remote management. |
The differences that matter
- Colours: 4 with an accessory against 1 → multicolour parts only on the Kobra X.
- Plate 260 × 260 × 260 mm against 220 × 220 × 250 → wider parts on the Kobra X; in height the gap is 10 mm.
- Bed up to 110 °C against 100 °C (manufacturer's declared values) → filaments that need a bed above 100 °C belong on the Ender-3 V3.
- Price 389 € against 419 € → the Kobra X costs 30 € less.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra X if…
you want to try multicolour printing, up to four colours, or parts up to 260 mm a side and tall, for 389 €. Multicolour needs an accessory and the bed reaches 100 °C instead of 110 °C.
Choose Ender-3 V3 if…
you print single-colour parts that fit in 220 × 220 mm and 250 mm of height, and need a bed up to 110 °C. You pay 30 € more and stay with one colour and a smaller plate.
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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