Compare Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
In this technical comparison between the Anycubic Kobra S1 and the Creality Ender-3 V3 SE, 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 Approximately $179.00 - $219.00 USD.
| Specifications |
Anycubic Kobra S1 |
Creality Ender-3 V3 SE |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | January 2025 | August 2023 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 250× 250× 250 mm | 220 x 220 x 250 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 600 mm/s (Recommended: 300 mm/s); Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s2 | Max speed 250 mm/s (Typical 180 mm/s); Max acceleration 2,500 mm/s² |
| Layer Precision | 0.05-0.3 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) | 0.1 mm – 0.35 mm |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Dual-gear Direct Drive (Short-distance extrusion for high-speed reliability) | "Sprite" Direct Drive (highly reliable for flexible filaments) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 320 °C (All-metal with Ceramic Heatbreak) | 260°C |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm Quick-Release Nozzle (Tool-free swap; supports 0.2 to 0.8 mm) | 0.4 mm standard brass nozzle |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 120 °C; Flexible PEI Spring Steel Magnetic Plate | Up to 100°C; PC Spring Steel magnetic plate (textured surface) |
| Leveling System | LeviQ 3.0 Full-Auto Leveling with Z-Offset Auto-Calibration | Fully automatic CR-Touch leveling combined with a Strain Gauge for automatic Z-offset calibration (no paper test required) |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, and PA (Nylon) | PLA, PETG, TPU (95A). Note: ABS/Nylon are not recommended due to the open frame and 260°C limit |
| Smart Sensors | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, Tangle Detection, and Belt-Tension Monitoring | Power loss recovery. (Note: A filament run-out sensor is often an optional add-on for this specific SE model) |
| Air Management | Fully Enclosed; Built-in Activated Carbon Air Filtration | None (Open-frame design). |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, USB-A, USB-C (Supports ACE Pro Multi-color System) | SD Card, USB-C (for direct PC connection) |
| Camera & AI | Built-in 480p/720p HD Camera with AI Spaghetti Detection and Timelapse support | None. Requires an external setup (like a Sonic Pad or Raspberry Pi) for monitoring. |
| Remote Mgmt | Anycubic App, Anycubic Slicer Next (Remote Cloud Printing) | None natively. This is a "stand-alone" printer without built-in Wi-Fi. |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch Capacitive Touchscreen (Adjustable angle) | 3.2-inch Color Display with a rotary knob (non-touch) |
| Compatible Slicers | Anycubic Slicer Next (Customized Kobra OS), OrcaSlicer, Cura | Creality Print, Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer. |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 400× 410× 490 mm; Net Weight: 18.0 kg (S1) / 22.6 kg (Combo) | 349 x 364 x 490 mm; Net weight 7.12 kg |
| Power & Noise | 500W Max; Standard Mode: ≤ 46 dB / Quiet Mode: ≤ 44 dB | 350W Power Supply; features a "Silent" 32-bit motherboard, though fans are audible during high-speed moves |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, USB Drive, Power Cable, ACE Pro Unit (if Combo), 200g Sample Filament | Printer (semi-assembled, 20-min setup), Small filament sample, Tool kit, Spare nozzle, SD card/Reader |
| Price | ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo) | Approximately $179.00 - $219.00 USD |
| Full Details | Kobra S1 - Full Specifications | Ender-3 V3 SE - Full Specifications |