Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro vs Prusa Research MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Pro and MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Pro if price matters more; choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if max colors matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Pro
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | 819 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.5 × 46.3 × 48.6 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.4 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 | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (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) | 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 | Anycubic Kobra OS (a closed Klipper-based system) compatible with the Anycubic mobile app for remote control. Supports all major slicers. | 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
- Price: Kobra 2 Pro 285 € vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Kobra 2 Pro wins (+187%)
- Max colors: Kobra 2 Pro 1 vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 5 — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+400%)
- Multicolor printing: MK4S 3D Printer kit yes, Kobra 2 Pro no
- Build height Z: Kobra 2 Pro 250 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 220 mm — Kobra 2 Pro wins (+14%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 2 Pro 260 °C vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 290 °C — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+12%)
Which one to choose
Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value max colors, multicolor printing and max nozzle temperature.
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