Anycubic Kobra 3 ComboDiscontinued
- Speed
- 600 mm/s
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 2/5
Discontinued. Replaced by the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo.
Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo vs Prusa MK4S
- Buy the Prusa MK4S.
- The Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo scores higher, 8 vs 7.8 out of 10, but it is discontinued.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Prusa MK4S
- Speed
- 200 mm/s
- Score
- 7.8/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the Prusa MK4S.
The Kobra 3 Combo scores higher but is discontinued. Buy it for the ecosystem, not the specs. PrusaSlicer, open source, community, and support that's still there in 5 years. Don't buy it if speed or price are your primary metrics: the competition has both covered.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Kobra 3 ComboAnycubic · FDM
vsPrusa MK4SPrusa Research · FDM
| Kobra 3 Combo | Spec | Prusa MK4S |
|---|---|---|
| 16.3 L (wins) | Build volume | 11.6 L |
| 600 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 200 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 10 kg | Weight | 7 kg |
Features
| Kobra 3 Combo | Feature | Prusa MK4S |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Multi-color (ACE Pro) | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Camera | No |
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| No | Open source | Yes |
| No | PrusaSlicer | Yes |
| No | Nextruder | Yes |
| No | Input shaping | Yes |
| No | Ethernet | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra 3 Combo | Spec | Prusa MK4S |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (wins) | Value | 6 |
| 8 | Beginner Friendliness | 8 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 9 (wins) |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 6 |
| 7 | Reliability | 10 (wins) |
| 8 (wins) | Overall | 7.8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 250 × 260 mm
- 250 × 210 × 220 mm
What owners say
Anycubic's answer to the A1 Combo. Competitive on paper, needs more real-world time.
Kobra 3 Combo owner, r/3DprintingMy MK3 ran for 5 years without a single failed print. The MK4S continues that legacy.
Prusa MK4S owner, r/prusa3dIf reliability is your #1 priority, nothing beats Prusa. Nothing.
Prusa MK4S owner, Thomas Sanladerer (YouTube)
Pros & Cons
Kobra 3 Combo
- +600mm/s multi-color printing at competitive pricing
- +ACE Pro handles 4 colors with less waste than early Bambu AMS
- +WiFi and camera are standard, not paid extras
- −ACE Pro system is newer and less battle-tested than Bambu's AMS
- −Anycubic software isn't as polished as Bambu Studio
Prusa MK4S
- +Prusa's QC is genuinely better than anyone else's: every printer is test-printed before shipping
- +PrusaSlicer is open source and powerful, no subscription, no cloud required
- +Customer support answers in hours, not weeks
- −200mm/s max is a third of what CoreXY machines do at half the price
- −The price for an open-frame bed-slinger is a hard sell in 2025
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo better than the Prusa MK4S?
By the numbers, the Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo scores higher (8/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Prusa MK4S may be the smarter buy if you need reliability.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo or Prusa MK4S?
Both score 8/10 for beginners. Go with the Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo, the cheaper of the two.
Is the Prusa MK4S worth paying more for over the Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo?
The Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo actually scores higher (8/10) despite costing less. The Prusa MK4S only makes sense if you specifically need reliability.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo and Prusa MK4S?
Build volume (250x250x260mm vs 250x210x220mm) and print speed (600 vs 200 mm/s). The Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo is best for multi-color; the Prusa MK4S targets reliability.