Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo vs Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two open-frame Anycubics with the same 0.4 mm nozzle but very different volumes: 420×420×500 mm for the Kobra 3 Max Combo, 260×260×260 mm for the Kobra 4 Combo. About 275 € more buys the space.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | No |
| 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
- 420×420×500 mm against 260×260×260 → a half-meter-tall object prints whole only on the Kobra 3 Max
- About 774 € against 499 € → the Kobra 3 Max costs about 275 € more for the volume
- 70×64×75 cm against 45×45×46 cm → the Kobra 3 Max needs a dedicated table
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max Combo if…
The Kobra 3 Max Combo is for parts the Kobra 4 cannot take, such as objects up to 500 mm tall or parts 42 cm wide, and for ACE Pro handling filament changes and drying, up to 8 colors. The trade-off: about 775 € instead of 499 €, 23.6 kg and a 70×64×75 cm footprint, with a bed up to 90 °C against 100.
Choose Kobra 4 Combo if…
The Kobra 4 Combo is for objects that fit in 26 cm on a side, at 499 €: it weighs 13.6 kg and takes about 45×45×46 cm. It has AI error detection and a bed up to 100 °C. The trade-off: nothing over 260 mm in any direction and at most 4 colors.
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Filaments for these printers
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