Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo vs Prusa Research MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 Max Combo and MK4S 3D Printer kit 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 MK4S 3D Printer kit if max bed temperature matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra 3 Max Combo scores 46/100 against 34/100 for MK4S 3D Printer kit.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Max 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 (€) | ~549–999 € | 819 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70.6 × 64 × 75.3 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 23.6 kg | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °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 | True | True |
| Max colors | 8 | 5 |
| 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. | 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
- Work area: Kobra 3 Max Combo 420×420 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+236%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 3 Max Combo 500 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 220 mm — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+127%)
- Max colors: Kobra 3 Max Combo 8 vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 5 — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+60%)
- Native Klipper: Kobra 3 Max Combo yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 Max Combo 600 mm/s vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 500 mm/s — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max Combo if…
you value work area, build height z and max colors.
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