Anycubic Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer vs Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Choose the Anycubic Kobra 3 Max if you require an extended build volume up to 420×420×500 mm and want the capability to print up to 8 colors using an external module. Choose the Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo if you are looking for a more compact, budget-friendly entry-level machine with a built-in multi-color system up to 4 colors without separate accessories.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Kobra 4 Combo
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 699 € | 499 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70.6 × 94 × 75.3 cm | 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.1 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 | Equipped with Kobra OS, a Klipper-based firmware, controllable via a 4.3-inch touchscreen. Compatible with Anycubic Slicer and third-party software like OrcaSlicer. Features Wi-Fi for remote control via app. Multicolor printing requires the ACE Pro module, sold separately. | 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
- Build Volume and Dimensions: The Kobra 3 Max offers a significantly larger build volume of 420×420×500 mm compared to the 260×260×260 mm of the Kobra 4 Combo, with a total weight of 22.1 kg versus 13.6 kg for the Combo model.
- Multi-color Management: The Kobra 3 Max supports up to 8 colors but requires the separately sold ACE Pro accessory; the Kobra 4 Combo natively handles up to 4 colors without requiring additional modules.
- Price and Market Segment: The Kobra 3 Max is positioned in the intermediate tier (F2) at a price of €699, whereas the Kobra 4 Combo is an entry-level machine (F1) priced at €499.
- Software Features and Sensors: Both utilize Kobra OS firmware, but the Kobra 4 Combo integrates AI-driven error detection, which is not specified for the 3 Max.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer if…
Choose the Anycubic Kobra 3 Max if your priority is manufacturing large-scale components, thanks to its 420×420×500 mm build volume, and if you need an extended palette of up to 8 colors by purchasing the additional ACE Pro module.
Choose Kobra 4 Combo if…
Choose the Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo if you have a lower budget, prefer a reduced footprint (45.54×44.53×46.13 cm), and want native multi-color printing up to 4 colors included in the system, along with advanced features like AI error detection.
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