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Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer vs Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo

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Quick verdict

Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo leads on more comparable scored specifications.

Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo wins because it has better value at 574.0, an advantage in build width (420 mm), an advantage in build depth (420 mm), and an advantage in build height (500 mm).

83% confidence 6 scored specs 4 point margin
Best Print Speed Too close to call The available data is evenly matched.
Best Build Capacity Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo It has an advantage in build width (420 mm)
Best Material Capability Too close to call The available data is evenly matched.
Best Automation Too close to call The available data is evenly matched.
Best Connectivity Too close to call The available data is evenly matched.
Best Value Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo It has better value at 574.0
Best Ecosystem Too close to call Choose by the platform you already use.

Why it wins

Why Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo wins

  • better value at 574.0
  • an advantage in build width (420 mm)
  • an advantage in build depth (420 mm)
  • an advantage in build height (500 mm)
  • an advantage in maximum nozzle temperature (300°C)

Buy Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer if

  • Its price makes sense for what you get.

Buy Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo if

  • You want the stronger hardware value.
  • Its price makes sense for what you get.

Personal fit

Which one should you buy?

Best for faster printing Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo

Published speed data is missing or tied; compare motion system and workflow instead.

Best for larger prints Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo

Larger measured build dimensions for projects that need more physical space.

Best for engineering materials Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo

Material capability is close or incomplete; verify the exact filament or resin compatibility.

Best value Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo

Lower reference price when both products use comparable currency data.

Category score

Where each product wins

Print Speed
Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer
0
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo
0
Build Capacity
Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer
0
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo
3
Material Capability
Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer
1
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo
1
Automation
Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer
0
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo
0
Connectivity
Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer
0
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo
0
Value
Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer
0
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo
1

Evidence

Detailed comparison

Detailed specification comparison for Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer and Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo
Spec Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo
Design
Weight The product's weight, measured in g. 7,000 g —
Dimensions The product's listed dimensions specification or capability. 500 x 550 x 400 mm —
3D Printer Weight The product's 3d printer weight, measured in g. 7,000 g —
Printing
Printing Technology The product's listed printing technology specification or capability. FDM/FFF FDM/FFF
Motion System The product's listed motion system specification or capability. Cartesian Bedslinger Cartesian Bedslinger
Build Volume The product's listed build volume specification or capability. 250 x 210 x 220 mm 420 x 420 x 500 mm
Maximum Print Speed The product's maximum print speed, measured in mm/s. — 600 mm/s
Extruder The product's listed extruder specification or capability. Direct Drive Nextruder Direct Drive
Build Capacity
Build Width The product's build width, measured in mm. 250 mm
420 mm
Build Depth The product's build depth, measured in mm. 210 mm
420 mm
Build Height The product's build height, measured in mm. 220 mm
500 mm
Materials
Maximum Nozzle Temperature The product's maximum nozzle temperature, measured in °C. 290°C
300°C
Maximum Bed Temperature The product's maximum bed temperature, measured in °C. 120°C
90°C
Filament Diameter The product's filament diameter, measured in mm. 1.75 mm 1.75 mm
Nozzle Diameter The product's nozzle diameter, measured in mm. 0.40 mm 0.40 mm
Supported Materials The product's listed supported materials specification or capability. PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, Flex, PC, PA PLA, PETG, TPU
Features
Enclosed The product's listed enclosed specification or capability. No No
Multi-material The product's listed multi-material specification or capability. Optional MMU —
Multi-color The product's listed multi-color specification or capability. Optional MMU —
Automatic Bed Leveling The product's listed automatic bed leveling specification or capability. Yes Yes
Filament Runout Sensor The product's listed filament runout sensor specification or capability. Yes —
Power-loss Recovery The product's listed power-loss recovery specification or capability. Yes —
Software
Slicer Support The product's listed slicer support specification or capability. PrusaSlicer, Cura, OrcaSlicer Anycubic Slicer Next, OrcaSlicer
Firmware The product's listed firmware specification or capability. Prusa Firmware —
Open Source The product's listed open source specification or capability. Yes —
Connectivity
Ethernet Whether the product supports or includes ethernet. Yes —
USB The product's listed usb specification or capability. Yes Yes
Pricing
Price The product's listed price specification or capability. 1099
574.0
Product Details
Release Date Verified release date for this exact product variant. 2024 —

Community decision

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Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer 50% · 0 votes
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo 50% · 0 votes

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