Compare Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus
In this technical comparison between the Anycubic Kobra S1 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 ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo) and ~$479.00 - $549.00.
| Specifications |
Anycubic Kobra S1 |
Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | January 2025 | April 2024 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 250× 250× 250 mm | 300× 300× 330 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 600 mm/s (Recommended: 300 mm/s); Max Acceleration: 20,000 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 | Dual-gear Direct Drive (Short-distance extrusion for high-speed reliability) | All-metal Direct Drive Extruder (Upgraded high-speed kit) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 320 °C (All-metal with Ceramic Heatbreak) | 300 °C (60W Ceramic Heater) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm Quick-Release Nozzle (Tool-free swap; supports 0.2 to 0.8 mm) | 0.4 mm "Unicorn" Quick-Swap (Tri-metal: Copper alloy with Steel tip and Titanium heatbreak) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 120 °C; Flexible PEI Spring Steel Magnetic Plate | 100 °C; Flexible PEI Spring Steel Build Plate |
| Leveling System | LeviQ 3.0 Full-Auto Leveling with Z-Offset Auto-Calibration | Hands-free Auto-Leveling (One-click auto-calibration with G-sensor for Input Shaping) |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, and PA (Nylon) | 1.75 mm; PLA, TPU (95A), PETG, ABS, PLA-CF, PETG-CF, CR-Carbon |
| Smart Sensors | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, Tangle Detection, and Belt-Tension Monitoring | Filament Runout Sensor and Power Loss Recovery |
| Air Management | Fully Enclosed; Built-in Activated Carbon Air Filtration | Open Frame (No built-in filtration) |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, USB-A, USB-C (Supports ACE Pro Multi-color System) | Wi-Fi, WLAN (Ethernet via USB adapter), USB Drive |
| Camera & AI | Built-in 480p/720p HD Camera with AI Spaghetti Detection and Timelapse support | Optional (Supports "Nebula Camera" for monitoring and timelapses) |
| Remote Mgmt | Anycubic App, Anycubic Slicer Next (Remote Cloud Printing) | Creality Cloud App, Creality Print (Web/Desktop) |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch Capacitive Touchscreen (Adjustable angle) | 4.3-inch HD Color Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | Anycubic Slicer Next (Customized Kobra OS), OrcaSlicer, Cura | Creality Print (v5.0+ recommended), Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 400× 410× 490 mm; Net Weight: 18.0 kg (S1) / 22.6 kg (Combo) | 410× 445× 577 mm; Net Weight: 11.5 kg |
| Power & Noise | 500W Max; Standard Mode: ≤ 46 dB / Quiet Mode: ≤ 44 dB | 350W Power Supply; Typical Operating Noise: ≤ 55dB (Silent Mode) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, USB Drive, Power Cable, ACE Pro Unit (if Combo), 200g Sample Filament | Gantry & Base, Touchscreen, Tool Kit (Pliers, Allen keys, wrenches), Spool Holder, Power Cable, USB Stick, 10m Starter Filament |
| Price | ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo) | ~$479.00 - $549.00 |
| Full Details | Kobra S1 - Full Specifications | Ender-3 V3 Plus - Full Specifications |