Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer vs Prusa Research MK4S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer and MK4S are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.7×). Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer costs less (~€174) and is the entry-level choice; MK4S offers more capability at a higher price (~€999). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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MK4S
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~149–199 € | 999 € |
| 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 | — |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | — |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | — |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | False | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | false | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | 1 | — |
| 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. | PrusaSlicer (optimized) and Prusa Connect for remote control. The machine accepts G-code from any slicer (Cura, Simplify3D) and communicates via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi using an open Marlin-based protocol. Compatible with OctoPrint and offline management. Does not require a Prusa account to print, unlike machines with proprietary firmware that block features without connection. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer
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.)
How we assign awards →MK4S
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The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 174 € vs MK4S 999 € — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+474%)
- Multicolor printing: MK4S yes, Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer no
- Work area: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 220×220 mm vs MK4S 250×210 mm — MK4S wins (+8%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if…
you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.
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