Compare Anycubic Kobra 2 Plus vs Creality K2 Plus
In this technical comparison between the Anycubic Kobra 2 Plus and the Creality K2 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 Approximately $320.00 - $350.00 USD and ~$999.00 (Standard) to ~$1,499.00 (Combo with CFS).
| Specifications |
Anycubic Kobra 2 Plus |
Creality K2 Plus |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | September 2023 | 2025 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 320 x 320 x 400 mm | 350× 350× 350 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max speed 500 mm/s (Typical 300 mm/s); Max acceleration 10,000 mm/s² | Max Speed: 600 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 30,000 mm/s 2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.05 mm – 0.3 mm | 0.05-0.3 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Dual-gear Direct Drive | "Apus" Direct Drive (Dual-gear, all-metal with filament cutter) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 260°C | 350 °C (800W AC Heating System for rapid warm-up) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm standard (Proprietary high-speed design); 7000 rpm cooling fan for efficient heat dissipation | 0.4 mm Quick-swap Tri-metal "Unicorn" (Hardened Steel tip) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | Up to 90°C; PEI Magnetic Spring Steel plate | 120 °C; Flexible Frosted PEI Magnetic Build Plate |
| Leveling System | LeviQ 2.0 (49-point) with inductive sensor and load cell for Smart Z-Offset. | Fully-automatic with Active Bed Tilt Calibration and G-sensor |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, PA-CF, PPS-CF, PPA-CF, TPU |
| Smart Sensors | Filament run-out sensor, Vibration Compensation (G-sensor/Input Shaping), Flow Control (Pressure Advance), Power loss recovery | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, and Tangle Detection |
| Air Management | None (Open-frame design). | Built-in Air Purifier (Active Carbon/HEPA) + 60 °C Active Chamber Heater |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi (Antenna), 3x USB-A 2.0 ports | Wi-Fi (2.4/5GHz), Ethernet, USB Drive (32GB internal storage) |
| Camera & AI | Optional. Supports USB camera for remote viewing and time-lapse recording via the app. | Dual AI Cameras (One for monitoring/timelapse, one for flow/PA calibration) |
| Remote Mgmt | Anycubic App/Cloud (Remote control, status monitoring, and cloud slicing). | Creality Cloud App, Creality Print 5.0+, Web Interface |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch LCD Touchscreen | 4.3-inch HD Color Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | Anycubic Slicer (Next), PrusaSlicer, Cura, OrcaSlicer | Creality Print 5.0+, Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 630 x 605 x 564 mm; Net weight 13 kg | 495× 515× 640 mm; Net Weight: 35 kg |
| Power & Noise | 400W Power Supply; ~55–60 dB during high-speed operation | 1200W Max; Noise Level: ≤ 45dB (at 300 mm/s) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer (semi-assembled), Wi-Fi antenna, Tool kit, 10m test filament, USB drive, Spare nozzle, Grease. | Printer, CFS Unit (if Combo), 4×500g Hyper Filament, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, USB Stick |
| Price | Approximately $320.00 - $350.00 USD | ~$999.00 (Standard) to ~$1,499.00 (Combo with CFS) |
| Full Details | Kobra 2 Plus - Full Specifications | K2 Plus - Full Specifications |