Prusa CORE One vs Anycubic Kobra Plus
Is the Prusa CORE One better than the Anycubic Kobra Plus for you?
Property
Prusa CORE One
Anycubic Kobra Plus
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Getting StartedEssential features for beginners
Setup TimeTime to get to first print
10 minutes
15 minutes
Auto Bed LevelingRemoves 80% of print issues and manual leveling
Yes
Yes
MatterManifest CompatibleReady for print files from Catalog and AutoSlicer
No
Yes
What You Can PrintBuild volume and material capabilities
Build VolumeLarger build volume = bigger prints
250 × 220 × 270 mm
300 × 300 × 350 mm
Max Nozzle TemperatureHigher temperature = more material options
290°C
260°C
Max Bed TemperatureHigher bed temperature = better adhesion
120°C
100°C
Max Print SpeedFastest the printer is able to move
500 mm/s
180 mm/s
Average Print SpeedGeneral printing speed = prints take less time
200 mm/s
80 mm/s
PLA PlasticBasic plastic, most color options, best for beginners
Yes
Yes
PETGStronger than PLA, good for functional parts
Yes
Yes
TPUFlexible rubber-like material
Yes
No
ABSStrong and heat resistant, needs enclosure
Yes
No
ASAUV resistant, good for outdoor parts
Yes
No
NylonVery strong, needs high temperatures
Yes
No
Ease of UseUser-friendly features and ease of operation
Direct DriveFiner filament control, improves overall printing quality
Yes
No
Filament SensorPrevents print from continuing when filament runs out
Yes
No
WiFi PrintingStart prints from your computer
Yes
No
EnclosedSealed environment for better temperature control, fumes and noise reduction
Yes
No
Advanced FeaturesAdvanced capabilities and customization
Multi-MaterialPrint with multiple colors/materials
MMU3 (Multi Material Unit)
No
CameraMonitor prints remotely
No
No
DesignCoreXY = faster, Bed Slinger = simpler, Delta = tall prints
CoreXY
Bedslinger
Technical SpecsPerformance and build characteristics
Max Printing AccelerationHigher acceleration = faster printing
20000 mm/s²
4000 mm/s²
Print Bed SurfaceSurface type affects print adhesion
PEI
Glass
EcosystemOpen ecosystems work with 3rd party software and parts for easier maintenance
Open Source
Open Source
Cost & ValuePrice and overall value
SeriesHigher series usually means newer/better features
CORE
Kobra
Release DateWhen the printer was first released
November 2024
June 2022
PriceThe retail price of the printer
$1199
$189