🗓 Released Jun 15, 2026
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Anycubic Kobra 4
📐 260×260×260 mm⚡ 600 mm/s🎨 4-color
$379Starting Price
260×260×260 mmBuild Volume
600 mm/sMax Speed
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📊Printer Specs
TypeFDM
TierProsumer
MotionBedSlinger
Build Volume260 × 260 × 260 mm
Max Speed600 mm/s
Multicolor✅ 4 slots
Enclosure❌ No
Auto Calibration✅ Yes
Open Source❌ No
Supported Materials
PLAEasiest to print, great for everyday parts — no enclosure needed
PETGTougher and slightly flexible — good for functional parts, moisture-resistant
TPUFlexible and rubber-like — great for phone cases, gaskets, wheels
🗂Models at a Glance
| Model/Config | Build Volume | Speed | Multicolor | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobra 4 (standalone) | 260×260×260 mm | 600 mm/s | No (single color) | Single-color budget bed-slinger. |
| Kobra 4 Combo | 260×260×260 mm | 600 mm/s | 4 colors (ACE 2 Pro included, expandable to 8) | Budget multicolor FDM printing. |
💡About the Anycubic Kobra 4
Who is it for?Budget makers who want 4-color multicolor printing without committing to the Bambu or Prusa ecosystem — and are comfortable with a less mature software experience.
Key strengths
- 260×260×260 mm build volume
A cube-format build volume slightly larger than the Kobra 3 V2's 255×255×260 mm bed — practical for most everyday prints.
- ACE 2 Pro multicolor in the Combo
The Combo includes one ACE 2 Pro for 4-color printing. A second unit and an 8-color filament hub expand it to 8 colors.
- 49-point auto-leveling
LeviQ 3.0 probes 49 points and applies compensation automatically, with no manual adjustment required.
The Anycubic Kobra 4, shipping since June 2026, replaces the Kobra 3 V2 as Anycubic's mainstream bed-slinger. It has a 260×260×260 mm build volume, a 600 mm/s maximum speed, 49-point LeviQ 3.0 auto-leveling, and a hardened steel nozzle. The Combo bundles one ACE 2 Pro for 4-color printing, expandable to 8 colors with a second unit. It sits alongside the Kobra X, which uses a different, toolhead-integrated multicolor system.
❓FAQs
Kobra 4 vs Kobra X — which should I buy?
Both are open-frame bed-slingers with a 260×260×260 mm build volume and a 600 mm/s rating. The Kobra 4 Combo uses an external ACE 2 Pro box for 4 colors (8 with a second unit). The Kobra X uses Anycubic's ACE Gen 2 system integrated at the toolhead. The two multicolor systems are not interchangeable, so choose based on which one you prefer and on current pricing.
What changed from the Kobra 3 V2 to the Kobra 4?
The Kobra 4 moves from a 255×255×260 mm to a 260×260×260 mm build volume, switches the Combo from the ACE Pro to the ACE 2 Pro, and adds 49-point LeviQ 3.0 auto-leveling. Maximum speed stays at 600 mm/s. Anycubic does not offer an upgrade kit from the Kobra 3 V2.
Kobra 4 Combo vs Bambu A1 Combo — which multicolor printer should I buy?
The Bambu A1 Combo has a better software ecosystem (Bambu Studio), more reliable AMS filament switching, and stronger community support. The Kobra 4 Combo is typically cheaper and can expand to 8 colors. If software quality and ecosystem matter, Bambu. If budget is the priority and you're comfortable with a less mature system, the Kobra 4 Combo is a strong value.
Can the Kobra 4 print ABS or ASA without an enclosure?
Not reliably. The Kobra 4 is an open-frame bed-slinger, and ABS and ASA are prone to warping without an enclosure. PLA, PETG, and TPU are the reliable choices. If you need ABS or ASA regularly, consider an enclosed printer like the Creality K1C.