Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Prusa Research MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 leads on the available specs (starting with price); MK4S 3D Printer kit makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra S1 scores 55/100 against 34/100 for MK4S 3D Printer kit.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1
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 (€) | 549 € | 819 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 240 W |
| Voltage (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) | 250 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °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 | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 8 | 5 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The Kobra OS firmware is based on Klipper and controlled via a proprietary touch interface. The official slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next (derived from OrcaSlicer, available for Windows and macOS), but it also supports third-party OrcaSlicer. Remote control is possible via the Anycubic app (iOS/Android) over a local network, with no mandatory cloud connection for daily operations. | 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
- Price: Kobra S1 549 € vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Kobra S1 wins (+49%)
- Enclosed chamber: Kobra S1 yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Max colors: Kobra S1 8 vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 5 — Kobra S1 wins (+60%)
- Native Klipper: Kobra S1 yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Max print speed: Kobra S1 600 mm/s vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 500 mm/s — Kobra S1 wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
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