Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo vs Creality K1 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 4 Combo and K1 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 4 Combo if price matters more; choose K1 Max if enclosed chamber and work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 4 Combo
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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K1 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | 899 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm | 43.5 × 46.2 × 52.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.6 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1000 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 260 mm | 300 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 300 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| 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 | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | false | True |
| 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. | It runs on the Klipper-based Creality OS. Compatible with Creality Print, Cura, and PrusaSlicer, featuring remote control support via Wi-Fi or LAN. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 4 Combo 499 € vs K1 Max 899 € — Kobra 4 Combo wins (+80%)
- Enclosed chamber: K1 Max yes, Kobra 4 Combo no
- Work area: Kobra 4 Combo 260×260 mm vs K1 Max 300×300 mm — K1 Max wins (+33%)
- Multicolor printing: Kobra 4 Combo yes, K1 Max no
- Multicolor requires accessory: K1 Max yes, Kobra 4 Combo no
Which one to choose
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