Compare 3D Printers
Rows where the printers differ are marked and bolded.
| Spec | Kobra S1$401.0079% complete | Kobra 2 Neo$249.0073% complete⚠ 2 core specs missing | Anycubic Kobra 3 V2$349.0097% complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build volume & size | |||
| Build volume | 160 × 160 × 160 mm | 250 × 220 × 220 mm | 255 × 255 × 260 mm |
| Build volume shape | rectangular | rectangular | rectangular |
| Machine footprint | 400 × 410 × 490 mm | 485 × 440 × 440 mm | 453 × 505 × 483 mm |
| Machine weight | 9.37 kg | 7.3 kg | 9.5 kg |
| Frame material | Aluminum extrusion | Aluminum extrusion | Aluminum Extrusion |
| Motion & speed | |||
| Motion system | CoreXY | — | Bed Slinger |
| Max print speed | 600 mm/s | 250 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Recommended quality speed | 300 mm/s | — | 300 mm/s |
| Max travel speed | — | — | 1000 mm/s |
| Max acceleration (XY) | 20000 mm/s² | — | 20000 mm/s² |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | Yes | — | Yes |
| Extruder & hotend | |||
| Extruder count | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Extruder type | — | Direct Drive | Direct Drive |
| Drive type | Direct Drive Dual-Gear | Direct Drive | Direct |
| Max nozzle temperature | 320 °C | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Hotend | Anycubic Quick-Release All-Metal 320°C | Anycubic Proprietary 60W | Anycubic Unicorn Quick-Release All-Metal |
| Stock nozzle | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Supported nozzle sizes | — | — | Max Temperature 300°C, Diameter Standard 0.4 mm, expandable to 0.6 / 0.8 mm |
| Nozzle material | Hardened Steel | Brass | Brass |
| Max flow rate | — | — | 25 mm³/s |
| Quick-release hotend | Yes | — | Yes |
| Abrasive filament support | — | No | — |
| Bed & leveling | |||
| Bed size | 250–250 mm | 220–220 mm | 255–255 mm |
| Bed type | — | — | PEI Spring Steel |
| Bed heated | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max bed temperature | 120 °C | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Auto bed leveling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leveling method | LeviQ 3.0 Auto-leveling with Auto Z-Offset and Vibration Compensation | 25-point inductive probe with offset measurement switch for Z-offset calibration | LeviQ 3.0 Auto-leveling with Auto Z-Offset |
| Stock plates | — | — | PEI Spring Steel |
| Enclosure & environment | |||
| Enclosure | Yes | No | No |
| Heated chamber | — | — | No |
| Air filter | Activated Carbon | — | — |
| Materials & multi-color | |||
| Supported materials | PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, ASA, PA, PC | PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PLA-CF, PETG-CF |
| Multi-material support | Yes | — | Yes |
| Max spools | 4 | — | 4 |
| Compatible MM systems | ACE Pro, ACE Pro (x2 for 8 colors) | — | ACE Pro |
| Connectivity & smart features | |||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SD card | — | — | No |
| Onboard storage | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Cloud platforms | Anycubic Cloud, Anycubic App, Anycubic Slicer Next | — | Anycubic Cloud |
| Remote monitoring | Yes | No | Yes |
| Screen | Capacitive Touch Screen | LCD | Capacitive Touch Screen |
| Screen size | 4.3" | 2.4" | 4.3" |
| Camera resolution | — | — | 720p |
| AI failure detection | Yes | No | Yes |
| Filament runout sensor | Yes | No | Yes |
| Power-loss recovery | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Precision | |||
| Layer height | — | — | 50–300 µm |
| Power, noise & safety | |||
| Rated power | — | 400 W | 400 W |
| Input voltage | 100-120V (500W) / 200-240V (1500W) | 115V/230V AC switchable | 110/220V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Noise (printing) | 48 dB | — | 55 dB |
| Thermal runaway protection | — | — | Yes |
| Certifications | — | — | FCC, CE |
| Practical & community | |||
| Assembly required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average assembly time | — | 15 min | 30 min |
| Release date | — | — | 2023-09-01 |
| Firmware | — | — | Klipper |