Compare Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo vs Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus
In this technical comparison between the Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo and the Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two 3D Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around ~$200 USD and ~$479.00 - $549.00.
| Specifications |
Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo |
Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | October 2023 | April 2024 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 220× 220× 250 mm | 300× 300× 330 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 250 mm/s (Recommended: 150 mm/s); Acceleration: 2,500 mm/s2 | Max Speed: 600 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s 2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.05-0.3 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) | 0.1–0.35 mm (Typical accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Integrated Direct Drive (Short-distance extrusion for better TPU control) | All-metal Direct Drive Extruder (Upgraded high-speed kit) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 260 °C (60W high-power heating element) | 300 °C (60W Ceramic Heater) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm Replaceable Brass Nozzle (Proprietary high-speed design) | 0.4 mm "Unicorn" Quick-Swap (Tri-metal: Copper alloy with Steel tip and Titanium heatbreak) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 110 °C; PEI Magnetic Spring Steel Plate | 100 °C; Flexible PEI Spring Steel Build Plate |
| Leveling System | LeviQ 2.0 Automatic 25-Point Leveling with Smart Z-Offset (Automatic height calibration) | Hands-free Auto-Leveling (One-click auto-calibration with G-sensor for Input Shaping) |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU | 1.75 mm; PLA, TPU (95A), PETG, ABS, PLA-CF, PETG-CF, CR-Carbon |
| Smart Sensors | Power Loss Recovery (Filament Runout sensor is Optional/Upgrade) | Filament Runout Sensor and Power Loss Recovery |
| Air Management | Open Frame; 7000 RPM cooling fan for rapid part cooling | Open Frame (No built-in filtration) |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | MicroSD Card, USB-C | Wi-Fi, WLAN (Ethernet via USB adapter), USB Drive |
| Camera & AI | No | Optional (Supports "Nebula Camera" for monitoring and timelapses) |
| Remote Mgmt | Not supported natively (Stand-alone operation via SD card) | Creality Cloud App, Creality Print (Web/Desktop) |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 2.4-inch LCD Screen with Rotary Knob Control | 4.3-inch HD Color Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | AnycubicSlicer, Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer | Creality Print (v5.0+ recommended), Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 485× 440× 440 mm; Net Weight: 7.3 kg | 410× 445× 577 mm; Net Weight: 11.5 kg |
| Power & Noise | 400W Power Supply; Operating Noise: ~50–55 dB | 350W Power Supply; Typical Operating Noise: ≤ 55dB (Silent Mode) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer modules, Tool Kit, SD Card & Reader, Spare Nozzle, Grease, 10m Test Filament | Gantry & Base, Touchscreen, Tool Kit (Pliers, Allen keys, wrenches), Spool Holder, Power Cable, USB Stick, 10m Starter Filament |
| Price | ~$200 USD | ~$479.00 - $549.00 |
| Full Details | Kobra 2 Neo - Full Specifications | Ender-3 V3 Plus - Full Specifications |