Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Prusa Research MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 and MK4S 3D Printer kit are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.1×). Kobra 3 costs less (~€260) and is the entry-level choice; MK4S 3D Printer kit offers more capability at a higher price (~€819). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | 819 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °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 |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | 1 | 5 |
| 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. | 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. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Kobra 3
Best value Entry
At €260 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 6 entry-level Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines, with a technical score of 90/100.
How we assign awards →MK4S 3D Printer kit
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The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 3 260 € vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Kobra 3 wins (+215%)
- Max colors: Kobra 3 1 vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 5 — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+400%)
- Native Klipper: Kobra 3 yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 600 mm/s vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 500 mm/s — Kobra 3 wins (+20%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 250×250 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — Kobra 3 wins (+19%)
Which one to choose
Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value max colors and max bed temperature.
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