Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo vs Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra 3 Max Combo and Kobra 4 Combo are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 Max Combo if work area and build height z matters more; choose Kobra 4 Combo if price matters more.

Parameter
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo Kobra 3 Max Combo Anycubic F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2024 2026
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F1 — Entry
Price
Price (€) ~549–999 € 499 €
Price updated on 06/2026 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 70.6 × 64 × 75.3 cm 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm
Weight (kg) 23.6 kg 13.6 kg
Work area (mm) 420 × 420 mm 260 × 260 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 500 mm 260 mm
Maximum speed 600 mm/s 600 mm/s
Declared precision 0.05 mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 420 mm 260 mm
Build height Z (mm) 500 mm 260 mm
Kinematics Cartesian Cartesian
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 300 °C 300 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 90 °C 100 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 600 mm/s 600 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 True
Input shaper True True
Multicolor printing True true
Multicolor requires accessory True false
Max colors 8 4
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes Kobra OS (based on Klipper) featuring a 4.3-inch touchscreen interface. Compatible with Anycubic Slicer for color management and Wi-Fi connected for remote monitoring via app. The integrated ACE Pro system automatically handles filament changes and active drying. Equipped with Kobra OS firmware. It supports connectivity via USB, Anycubic Slicer, and the Anycubic mobile app for remote print monitoring and control. Integrates AI-based error detection.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: Kobra 3 Max Combo 420×420 mm vs Kobra 4 Combo 260×260 mm — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+161%)
  • Build height Z: Kobra 3 Max Combo 500 mm vs Kobra 4 Combo 260 mm — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+92%)
  • Price: Kobra 3 Max Combo 774 € vs Kobra 4 Combo 499 € — Kobra 4 Combo wins (+55%)
  • Max colors: Kobra 3 Max Combo 8 vs Kobra 4 Combo 4 — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+100%)
  • Multicolor requires accessory: Kobra 3 Max Combo yes, Kobra 4 Combo no

Which one to choose

Choose Kobra 3 Max Combo if…

you value work area, build height z and max colors.

See the Kobra 3 Max Combo sheet →

Choose Kobra 4 Combo if…

you value price and max bed temperature.

See the Kobra 4 Combo sheet →

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