Anycubic Kobra 3Discontinued
- Speed
- 600 mm/s
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 2/5
Discontinued. Replaced by the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo.
Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Anycubic Photon Mono 4
- Buy the Anycubic Photon Mono 4.
- The Anycubic Kobra 3 scores higher, 8.2 vs 7.4 out of 10, but it is discontinued.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Anycubic Photon Mono 4
- Speed
- 100 mm/h
- Score
- 7.4/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the Photon Mono 4.
The Kobra 3 scores higher but is discontinued. Start here if budget is the constraint and you're not sure resin is your thing. The detail is real even at this price. If you get hooked, you'll want to upgrade within 6 months. That's not a knock: it's the expected path.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Kobra 3Anycubic · FDM
vsPhoton Mono 4Anycubic · RESIN
| Kobra 3 | Spec | Photon Mono 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 16.3 L (wins) | Build volume | 1.3 L |
| 600 mm/s | Top speed | 100 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.01 mm (wins) |
| 9 kg | Weight | 5 kg |
Features
| Kobra 3 | Feature | Photon Mono 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | CoreXY | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Camera | No |
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| No | 10K mono LCD | Yes |
| No | Laser-cut build plate | Yes |
| No | USB | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra 3 | Spec | Photon Mono 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 10 (wins) |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 9 (wins) |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 5 |
| 7 | Reliability | 7 |
| 8.2 (wins) | Overall | 7.4 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 250 × 260 mm
- 134 × 75 × 130 mm
What owners say
600mm/s CoreXY for [this price] is wild. Anycubic has really stepped up their game.
Kobra 3 owner, r/3DprintingSolid standalone machine. Add the ACE Pro later if you want multi-color.
Kobra 3 owner, Teaching Tech (YouTube)For [the price], this is the cheapest way to find out if resin printing is for you.
Photon Mono 4 owner, r/resinprinting
Pros & Cons
Kobra 3
- +CoreXY at 600mm/s at this price is Bambu A1 territory
- +WiFi and camera come standard without paying extra
- +Add the ACE Pro multi-color system later if you want it
- −Anycubic's slicer software is behind Bambu Studio in polish and usability
- −No multi-color out of the box: the A1 Combo already includes it
Photon Mono 4
- +This is the lowest you'll pay for 10K resolution resin printing
- +Compact enough to fit on a shelf with the build plate folded
- +10K resolution prints minis that genuinely impress non-printers
- −134x75mm build plate: barely fits more than two minis at once
- −USB-only workflow, no WiFi at any price point in this tier
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.
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Anycubic Kobra 3 better than the Anycubic Photon Mono 4?
By the numbers, the Anycubic Kobra 3 scores higher (8.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Anycubic Photon Mono 4 may be the smarter buy if you need miniatures.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra 3 or Anycubic Photon Mono 4?
The Anycubic Kobra 3 is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Anycubic Kobra 3 worth paying more for over the Anycubic Photon Mono 4?
The Anycubic Kobra 3 scores higher overall (8.2/10 vs 7.4/10). The extra money gets you corexy at 600mm/s at this price is bambu a1 territory.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Kobra 3 and Anycubic Photon Mono 4?
Technology: the Anycubic Kobra 3 is FDM (filament) and the Anycubic Photon Mono 4 is RESIN (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.