Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer and Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.7×). Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer costs less (~€174) and is the entry-level choice; Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit offers more capability at a higher price (~€819). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~149–199 € | 819 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 44 × 44 × 48.5 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.3 kg | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 220 mm | 250 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 250 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | False | True |
| Auto 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 |
| Requires external accessory | — | True |
| Maximum colors | 1 | 5 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The machine is compatible with major slicing software on the market such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, and Simplify3D, supporting STL and OBJ formats. It features Marlin firmware with advanced functionalities like Linear Advance and Input Shaping. | 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. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Best price Entry
The lowest list price among entry-level Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €174. The second cheapest starts at €260. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
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The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 174 € vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+371%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm/s vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 500 mm/s — Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+100%)
- Maximum colors: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 1 vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 5 — Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+400%)
- Filament sensor: Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit yes, Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer no
- Multicolor printing: Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit yes, Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if…
you value price and maximum z height. It is the cheapest in its class. «The Z height determines how tall a part the machine can produce in one print. Vertical objects such as vases, load-bearing structures, or casting patterns require a high Z travel. A lower value does not affect quality but forces the user to split or reorient the model. Z height should be considered alongside the XY surface to assess total usable build volume.»
Choose Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value max print speed, maximum colors and filament sensor. «The rated maximum speed indicates the theoretical hardware limit, not the everyday working speed. Faster machines reduce print times on simple geometries, but real-world speed depends on material, geometry, required surface finish, and slicer settings. Values above 200–300 mm/s are meaningful only on machines with CoreXY kinematics, active input shaping, and a stiffened mechanical frame.»
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