Kobra 3
Positioned as a machine for hobbyists and enthusiasts, it offers high speeds and automatic calibration in an accessible desktop format, ideal for personal projects and rapid prototyping.
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MakerSpecs Awards
Best value Entry · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
At €260 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 6 entry-level Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines, with a technical score of 90/100.
How we assign awards →Specifiche tecniche
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Machine dimensions | 45 × 51 × 48 cm (17.8 × 19.9 × 19.0 in) | manufacturer website |
| Weight | 9.2 kg (20.3 lb) | manufacturer website |
| Power supply | 230 V / 50 Hz / 400 W | manufacturer website |
| Work area | 250 × 250 × 260 mm (9.8 × 9.8 × 10.2 in) | manufacturer website |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | manufacturer website |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | manufacturer website |
| Footprint X×Y (short side) | 250 mm | Compiled by editorial team |
| Build height Z | 260 mm | Compiled by editorial team |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Compiled by editorial team |
| Max nozzle temperature | 300 °C | Compiled by editorial team |
| Max bed temperature | 110 °C | Compiled by editorial team |
| Max print speed | 600 mm/s | Compiled by editorial team |
| Enclosed chamber | False | Compiled by editorial team |
| Filament sensor | True | Compiled by editorial team |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Compiled by editorial team |
| Standard nozzle diameter | 0.4 mm | Compiled by editorial team |
| Multi-extruder | False | Compiled by editorial team |
| Native Klipper | True | Compiled by editorial team |
| Input shaper | True | Compiled by editorial team |
| Max colors | 1 | Compiled by editorial team |
Ecosystem
Software
Operated via AnycubicSlicer and compatible with the proprietary cloud app. It leverages a Klipper-based firmware, natively integrating Input Shaping algorithms to reduce vibrations at high speeds.
How we verify this sheet
Technical data verified on the manufacturer's official website (recording date shown above). Editorial notes, market positioning and anomaly flags are assisted by the MakerSpecs AI system as a second reader, always validated by the author before publication. Read the full methodology →
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