Anycubic Kobra X vs Creality Ender-3 V3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra X and Ender-3 V3 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra X if max colors matters more; choose Ender-3 V3 if multicolor requires accessory matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra X
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
|
Ender-3 V3
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| 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 | False | 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 | False |
| 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
- Max colors: Kobra X 4 vs Ender-3 V3 1 — Kobra X wins (+300%)
- Work area: Kobra X 260×260 mm vs Ender-3 V3 220×220 mm — Kobra X wins (+40%)
- Multicolor printing: Kobra X yes, Ender-3 V3 no
- Multicolor requires accessory: Kobra X yes, Ender-3 V3 no
- Price: Kobra X 389 € vs Ender-3 V3 419 € — Kobra X wins (+8%)
Which one to choose
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