Anycubic Kobra 3 vs. Anycubic Kobra 3 V2
Both printers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be determined objectively.
The key differences
- Both are roughly on par in build volume.
| Anycubic Kobra 3 | Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €200 to €400 | €200 to €400 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €199, Combo, sold out (As of 26 Oct 2026) | €199, Combo, sold out (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Design | Bed slinger | Bed slinger |
| Enclosure | open | open |
| Build volume | 250 × 250 × 260 mm (16.3 l) | 255 × 255 × 260 mm (16.9 l) |
| Dimensions | 453 × 505 × 483 mm | 453 × 505 × 483 mm |
| Weight | 9.2 kg | 9.37 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 20,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Nozzle (max.) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Extruder | Direct drive with filament sensor | Direct drive with short filament path, quick-change nozzle |
| Calibration | LeviQ 3.0, automatic Z offset | automatic, LeviQ 3.0 without Z offset adjustment |
| Multi-colour printing | optional with ACE Pro (up to 8 colours with two units) | optional, with ACE Pro |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU | PLA, PETG, TPU |
| Camera | no (720p camera as optional accessory) | yes, 720p (print the mount yourself) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, app | Wi-Fi, USB, app |
| Display | 4.3-inch touchscreen | 4.3-inch touchscreen |
Who is which one suitable for?
Anycubic Kobra 3
Beginners who want an affordable entry into multi-colour printing with filament drying.
- ACE Pro dries filament during printing
- Tiltable display
View price*Voucher code NADINMACHT: €15 off
Anycubic Kobra 3 V2
Beginners who want to upgrade to multi-colour printing later.
- Camera and automatic flow calibration as standard
- Multi-colour printing possible with ACE Pro
View price*Voucher code NADINMACHT: €15 off
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