Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Choose Anycubic Kobra 3 if you are looking for an entry-level printer for single-color prints with a budget under €300. Choose Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo if you need integrated multicolor printing up to 4 colors and AI-based error detection features.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | 499 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 13.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 260 × 260 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 260 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 260 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °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 |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | No |
| Max colors | 1 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Operated via AnycubicSlicer and compatible with the proprietary cloud app. It leverages a Klipper-based firmware, natively integrating Input Shaping algorithms to reduce vibrations at high speeds. | 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
- Multicolor printing: The Kobra 4 Combo supports up to 4 colors natively without external accessories, whereas the Kobra 3 is limited to 1 color per print.
- Volume and weight: The Kobra 4 Combo offers a slightly larger XY area (260×260 mm versus 250×250 mm of the Kobra 3), but has a higher weight (13.6 kg compared to 9.2 kg).
- Price: The Kobra 3 is positioned in a more affordable bracket (~~€220–300), while the Kobra 4 Combo requires a €499 investment.
- Software and control: The Kobra 4 Combo integrates Kobra OS and an artificial intelligence-based error detection function, an aid not present on the Kobra 3.
- Bed temperature: The Kobra 3 print bed reaches a maximum temperature of 110 °C, higher than the 100 °C of the Kobra 4 Combo.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 if…
Choose Anycubic Kobra 3 if your goal is single-filament printing while maximizing savings. Priced between €220 and €300, it offers the same maximum speed (600 mm/s) and Klipper-based firmware with Input Shaping as the newer model, with a lower weight (9.2 kg) and a heated bed that reaches 110 °C.
Choose Kobra 4 Combo if…
Choose Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo if you want to produce models in up to 4 colors without external accessories. For €499, you get a slightly larger XY print area (260x260 mm), the new Kobra OS, and AI-based error detection, albeit with a heavier machine weight (13.6 kg).
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