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AnkerMake M5 vs Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo

What M5 does better (6) and where Kobra 2 Neo wins (2) — every spec side by side.

AnkerMake M5
AnkerMake · 2022M5
5.7Score
6 advantages≈ $300
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Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo
Anycubic · 2023Kobra 2 Neo
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $230
6.5Speed7.0
4.7Print quality6.4
2.6Material versatility3.8
5.6Build volume4.1
7.4Ease of use3.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

M5Kobra 2 Neo
502 × 470438440 × 485440
M5Kobra 2 NeoDifference
Height470 mm485 mm−15 mm
Width502 mm440 mm+62 mm
Depth438 mm440 mm−2 mm
Weight12.4 kg7.3 kg+5.1 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is M5 better than Kobra 2 Neo?

  1. Wi-FiYes · Kobra 2 Neo: No
  2. Built-in cameraYes · Kobra 2 Neo: No
  3. Build volume13.8 L vs 12.1 L+14%
  4. Number of supported materials8 vs 42×
  5. Build width (X)235 mm vs 220 mm+7%
  6. Build depth (Y)235 mm vs 220 mm+7%

Why is Kobra 2 Neo better than M5?

  1. Max bed temperature100 °C vs 110 °C+10%
  2. Weight12.4 kg vs 7.3 kg+70%
Specifications

Side by side

AnkerMake M5AnkerMake M5≈ $3005.7
General
TechnologyFDM / FFF (filament)FDM / FFF (filament)
Motion systemBed-slinger (i3-style)Bed-slinger (i3-style)
Delivered asPartially assembledPartially assembled
All-metal frameYesYes
Build volume
Build width (X)235 mm220 mm
Build depth (Y)235 mm220 mm
Build height (Z)250 mm250 mm
Build volume13.8 L12.1 L
Speed
Max print speed250 mm/s250 mm/s
Print quality
Finest layer height0.1 mm—
Thickest layer height0.4 mm—
Vibration compensation (input shaping)Yes—
Automatic bed levellingYesYes
Extruder & hotend
Max nozzle temperature260 °C260 °C
Direct-drive extruderYesYes
Default nozzle0.4 mm0.4 mm
Nozzle materialbrassbrass
Swappable nozzle / hotendYesYes
Toolheads11
Nozzles11
Filament diameter1.75 mm1.75 mm
Supported materialsABS, Flex, PET, PETG, PLA, TPC, TPE, TPUABS, PETG, PLA, TPU
Number of supported materials84
Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)NoNo
Print bed
Heated bedYesYes
Max bed temperature100 °C110 °C
Flexible magnetic build plateYes—
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityWi-Fi, USB, BluetoothUSB, SD card
Wi-FiYesNo
EthernetNoNo
USBYesYes
SD cardNoYes
BluetoothYesNo
App controlYes—
Cloud printingYes—
Screen size4.3″—
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in cameraYesNo
Filament runout sensorYesYes
Power-loss recoveryYesYes
Size & power
Width502 mm440 mm
Depth438 mm440 mm
Height470 mm485 mm
Weight12.4 kg7.3 kg
Rated power350 W400 W
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