Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo vs Anycubic Kobra X
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Choose Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo if you want native multicolor printing included in the €499 price, without needing external accessories. Choose Anycubic Kobra X if you prefer to save on the initial price (€389) and are willing to buy an external module to handle 4 colors.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | 389 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 13.6 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 260 × 260 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 260 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (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) | 100 °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 | No | Yes |
| Max colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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. | Uses Anycubic Slicer Next with AI monitoring capabilities via mobile app and remote control. |
The differences that matter
- Multicolor management: The Kobra 4 Combo handles printing up to 4 colors without requiring any additional module, whereas the Kobra X requires an external accessory.
- Price: The Kobra X is priced at €389, making it significantly cheaper than the Kobra 4 Combo offered at €499.
- Physical data: Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo has declared dimensions of 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm and a weight of 13.6 kg, metrics that are currently not specified for the Kobra X model.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 4 Combo if…
Choose Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo if you are looking for an out-of-the-box solution for printing up to 4 colors: the system is integrated and does not require additional external modules, justifying the €499 price given the identical base specs and 260 × 260 × 260 mm workspace.
Choose Kobra X if…
Choose Anycubic Kobra X if your primary goal is to keep the initial budget down to €389 while retaining the option for multicolor printing, accepting the compromise of having to add a separate external accessory to manage up to 4 filaments.
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Filaments for these printers
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