Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo vs Creality Hi Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The two printers share the same 260×260 mm bed and four colors; the Hi Combo costs €150 less and prints 40 mm taller, while the Kobra 4 Combo adds AI error detection.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | 349 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm | 40.9 × 39.2 × 47.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.6 kg | 13.31 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 260 × 260 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1150 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 260 mm | 260 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 300 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 | 500 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 | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | No |
| 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. | Runs Creality OS, a Klipper-derived firmware, with input shaper and pressure advance pre-configured. The primary slicer is Creality Print (free), also compatible with Orca Slicer. Remote monitoring via Creality Cloud is available but not required for local use. |
The differences that matter
- Price €499 vs €349 → the Hi Combo costs €150 less.
- Z height 260 vs 300 mm → parts up to 300 mm tall fit only on the Hi Combo.
- AI error detection and app → listed for the Kobra 4 Combo, which uses them to watch the print.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 4 Combo if…
you want to monitor prints from the app and have AI error detection watch them. It costs €499, €150 more than the Hi Combo, and print height stops at 260 mm.
Choose Hi Combo if…
you need parts up to 300 mm tall, or want to spend €349 instead of €499. Creality OS ships with input shaper and pressure advance already configured, and the Creality Print slicer is free and also works with Orca Slicer. The bed stays 260×260 mm, as on the other machine; remote monitoring goes through Creality Cloud, which is not required for local use.
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Filaments for these printers
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