Compare 3D Printers
Rows where the printers differ are marked and bolded.
| Spec | Anycubic Photon$279.0021% complete⚠ 11 core specs missing | Kobra 3 Max Combo$499.0085% complete⚠ 1 core spec missing | Kobra 2 Max$639.0076% complete⚠ 2 core specs missing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build volume & size | |||
| Build volume | 116 × 65 × 165 mm | 420 × 420 × 500 mm | 420 × 420 × 500 mm |
| Build volume shape | — | rectangular | rectangular |
| Machine footprint | — | 706 × 640 × 753 mm | 740 × 735 × 640 mm |
| Machine weight | — | 19 kg | 21 kg |
| Frame material | — | — | Aluminum extrusion |
| Motion & speed | |||
| Max print speed | — | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Recommended quality speed | — | 300 mm/s | — |
| Max travel speed | — | 800 mm/s | — |
| Max acceleration (XY) | — | 20000 mm/s² | 10000 mm/s² |
| Input shaping | — | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | — | Yes | Yes |
| Extruder & hotend | |||
| Extruder count | — | 1 | 1 |
| Extruder type | — | Direct Drive | — |
| Drive type | — | Direct | Direct Drive Double Gear |
| Max nozzle temperature | — | 300 °C | 260 °C |
| Hotend | — | Anycubic Quick-Release All-Metal High-Temperature | Anycubic High-Flow Proprietary |
| Stock nozzle | — | 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 | — | Brass | Brass |
| Max flow rate | — | 30 mm³/s | — |
| Quick-release hotend | — | Yes | No |
| Abrasive filament support | — | — | No |
| Bed & leveling | |||
| Bed size | — | 420–420 mm | 420–420 mm |
| Bed type | — | Magnetic PEI | — |
| Bed heated | — | Yes | Yes |
| Max bed temperature | — | 90 °C | 90 °C |
| Auto bed leveling | — | Yes | Yes |
| Leveling method | — | LeviQ 3.0 Auto-leveling with Auto Z-Offset | 49-point inductive probe with offset measurement switch module for Z-offset calibration |
| Enclosure & environment | |||
| Enclosure | — | No | No |
| Heated chamber | — | No | — |
| Materials & multi-color | |||
| Supported materials | — | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PLA-CF, PETG-CF | PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU |
| Multi-material support | — | Yes | — |
| Max spools | — | 4 | — |
| Compatible MM systems | — | ACE Pro | — |
| Connectivity & smart features | |||
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | No | — |
| USB | — | Yes | Yes |
| SD card | — | No | — |
| Onboard storage | — | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Cloud platforms | — | Anycubic Cloud, Anycubic App | Anycubic App |
| Remote monitoring | — | Yes | Yes |
| Screen | — | Capacitive Touch Screen | — |
| Screen size | — | 4.3" | 4.3" |
| AI failure detection | — | Yes | No |
| Filament runout sensor | — | Yes | Yes |
| Power-loss recovery | — | Yes | Yes |
| Power, noise & safety | |||
| Rated power | — | 400 W | 500 W |
| Input voltage | — | 110/220V AC, 50/60Hz | 100-240V AC 50/60Hz |
| Noise (printing) | — | 60 dB | — |
| Practical & community | |||
| Assembly required | — | Yes | Yes |
| Average assembly time | — | 45 min | 30 min |
| Release date | — | 2024-03-05 | 2023-09-01 |
| Firmware | — | Klipper | — |