Anycubic Kobra S1 Max vs Prusa Research MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Max and MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 Max if work area matters more; choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if max colors matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra S1 Max scores 55/100 against 34/100 for MK4S 3D Printer kit.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~599–799 € | 819 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 350 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 350 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | 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 | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 4 | 5 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The firmware runs on a proprietary Kobra OS layer built on top of Klipper; the official slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next, derived from OrcaSlicer, available for Windows and macOS. Third-party OrcaSlicer is also supported. Remote monitoring and control are available via the Anycubic app (iOS/Android) over LAN, with no mandatory cloud connection required for ordinary printing operations. Unlike the Combo version, the ACE 2 Pro module is not included in the box. | 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. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Kobra S1 Max 350×350 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — Kobra S1 Max wins (+133%)
- Build height Z: Kobra S1 Max 350 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 220 mm — Kobra S1 Max wins (+59%)
- Enclosed chamber: Kobra S1 Max yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Price: Kobra S1 Max 699 € vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Kobra S1 Max wins (+17%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra S1 Max 350 °C vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 290 °C — Kobra S1 Max wins (+21%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max if…
you value work area, build height z and enclosed chamber.
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