Anycubic Kobra 2 Max vs Prusa Research MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Max and MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Max if work area and build height z matters more; choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if max colors matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | 819 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 73.5 × 64 × 74 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21 kg | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 500 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | false | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | 1 | 5 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with major third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer and Cura. It features Wi-Fi connectivity managed through the Anycubic app, while still allowing offline use via USB. | The MK4S runs proprietary Prusa firmware based on Marlin, not GRBL. It is managed through PrusaSlicer (with over 180 official profiles included), Simplify3D, or Cura with community profiles. Files are loaded via USB, local network, or PrusaConnect and the Prusa mobile app; it is not compatible with LightBurn or LaserGRBL, being a filament printer. The machine can run fully offline with no cloud dependency, and receives regular firmware updates along with pre-tuned profiles for Prusament materials. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Kobra 2 Max 420×420 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+236%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 2 Max 500 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 220 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+127%)
- Max colors: Kobra 2 Max 1 vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 5 — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+400%)
- Price: Kobra 2 Max 550 € vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Kobra 2 Max wins (+49%)
- Multicolor printing: MK4S 3D Printer kit yes, Kobra 2 Max no
Which one to choose
Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value max colors, multicolor printing and max bed temperature.
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