Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo vs Prusa Research MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 Combo and MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 Combo if price matters more; choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if max colors matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra 3 Combo scores 46/100 against 34/100 for MK4S 3D Printer kit.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | 819 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 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 | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | true | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | false | True |
| Max colors | 4 | 5 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | It runs Kobra OS (based on Klipper) with a 4.3-inch touch interface. It is compatible with Anycubic Slicer for color management and connects via Wi-Fi for remote monitoring through the app. | 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 3 Combo 450 € vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Kobra 3 Combo wins (+82%)
- Native Klipper: Kobra 3 Combo yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Multicolor requires accessory: MK4S 3D Printer kit yes, Kobra 3 Combo no
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 Combo 600 mm/s vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 500 mm/s — Kobra 3 Combo wins (+20%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 Combo 250×250 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — Kobra 3 Combo wins (+19%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Combo if…
you value price, native klipper and max print speed.
Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value max colors and max bed temperature.
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