3D Printing InfoBuild volume
260 x 260 x 260 mm
Advertised dimensions; check usable space and variants.
Sources & dates
- Anycubic Kobra 4 product page (Specifications table) · 2026-08 · vendor
Anycubic Kobra 4
2026 260 mm cube bed-slinger with a hardened-steel nozzle, 49-point LeviQ 3.0 levelling and a 3.5-inch screen.
Architecture reference
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Nozzle temperature
300 C maximum nozzle temperature
Published limits; hardware and firmware limits may differ.
Sources & dates
- Anycubic Kobra 4 product page (Specifications table) · 2026-08 · vendor
Price snapshot
$279.00 with a US plug on store.anycubic.com, Aug 2026, against a compare-at price of $379.00 ($320.90 for the EU plug variant)
Dated listing, not a live offer. Read the configuration and region.
Sources & dates
A closer look
Full specifications inside each chapterHardware, software & ownership
Understand the hardware, explore compatible changes and find a diagnostic starting point when something goes wrong. Expand the specification sections for every recorded value, condition and original reference.
Machine & motion
Dimensions, construction and the hardware that moves the print.
Model, variants & pricing4 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer & exact marketed model name (verify the exact product identity first) | Anycubic Kobra 4 | 1 source
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| Release date (announcement and actual shipping) | Listed on the Anycubic store from 29 May 2026 (Shopify publish date) | 1 source |
| Street price (USD; dated snapshot per entry) | $279.00 with a US plug on store.anycubic.com, Aug 2026, against a compare-at price of $379.00 ($320.90 for the EU plug variant) | 1 source |
| Variants & sibling models — and how to tell them apart (spec-contamination risk) | Shares its 260 mm cube volume and its exact machine dimensions (455.4 x 445.3 x 461.3 mm) with the Kobra X, so those two cannot be told apart on size. The difference is multicolour: the Kobra X ships with native 4-colour capability, while the Kobra 4 needs an ACE 2 Pro unit for multicolour and drying. The Kobra 4 also has a smaller 3.5-inch screen where the Kobra 3 and S1 use 4.3-inch panels | 3 sources
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Size, frame & enclosure4 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Build volume X×Y×Z (mm) — advertised vs actually usable | 260 x 260 x 260 mm | 1 source
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| Machine footprint (mm) & clearance needed (cable/spool overhang) | 455.4 x 445.3 x 461.3 mm for the printer; the optional ACE 2 Pro is a separate 368 x 291.5 x 236.5 mm unit | 1 source
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| Net weight (kg) | 9.9 kg for the printer (ACE 2 Pro 3.7 kg); packaged 12.6 kg bare or 17.5 kg as the Combo | 1 source
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| Enclosure: open / enclosed; panel material; door/lid | Open frame, no enclosure | 1 source
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Motion system1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Kinematics (bedslinger i3 / CoreXY / other) | Anycubic's table gives the construction as "Gantry system" - a bed-slinger, not CoreXY | 1 source
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Speed & acceleration3 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Max print speed (claimed, mm/s) | 600 mm/s maximum print speed (manufacturer claim), 300 mm/s the default | 1 source
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| Recommended/typical print speed | 300 mm/s default print speed (manufacturer figure) | 1 source
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| Max acceleration (claimed, mm/s²) | 20000 mm/s2 maximum acceleration, 10000 mm/s2 recommended | 1 source
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Printing system
Extrusion, heating, leveling and material handling.
Extruder1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Type (direct drive / bowden) & design name | Direct drive ("short distance extrusion") | 1 source
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Hotend & nozzle2 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Hotend design (proprietary/standard; quick-swap mechanism?) | Hardened-steel nozzle, 0.4 mm standard with 0.25, 0.6 and 0.8 mm optional | 1 source
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| Max nozzle temp claimed AND firmware max temp limit (both values) | 300 C maximum nozzle temperature | 1 source
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Build plate & heating1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Max bed temp claimed AND firmware limit | 100 C maximum hotbed temperature on a PEI spring steel build plate | 1 source
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Leveling & Z-offset1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Auto bed leveling: probe technology (inductive / strain gauge / load cell / touch probe) | LeviQ 3.0 49-point auto-levelling with Z-offset; Anycubic claims levelling repeatability under 0.02 mm and states no manual compensation is needed | 1 source
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Error 11833 with the external spool holder
When this warning occurs with the external holder, inspect tangled filament, free spool rotation, the path to the inlet and the filament tip. The official guide starts with these checks before escalating an unresolved warning.
Applies to: Kobra 4 using only its filament holder; do not transfer these steps unchanged to an ACE-fed configuration.
Official troubleshooting Sources & dates
- Anycubic: Kobra 4 external-holder tangle warning · Checked 2026-10-20
Filament handling2 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Filament runout sensor (type, location) | Filament detection with auto resume, entanglement detection and power-loss resume | 1 source
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| Multi-material/multi-color capability or official upgrade path | Multicolour and active drying both require the separate ACE 2 Pro unit; Anycubic quotes 4 independent brushless feed motors in that unit | 1 source
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Supported materials1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Officially supported filament list | PLA, PETG, TPU 95A - and Anycubic notes TPU 95A cannot be used through the ACE 2 Pro | 1 source
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Software & workflow
Firmware, controls, connections and calibration.
Firmware & openness1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Firmware base & current version (Klipper fork / Marlin fork / proprietary) | Kobra OS with pressure advance and flow calibration; a built-in accelerometer drives vibration compensation | 1 source
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Connectivity, display & camera4 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Display: size, type, touch? | 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen - smaller than the 4.3-inch panels on the Kobra 3 and S1 series | 3 sources
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| On-device UI capabilities (model preview, per-object controls, etc.) | Touchscreen plus Anycubic Slicer, the Anycubic app and USB; AI spaghetti detection and object skip supported | 1 source
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| WiFi (band/standard), Ethernet, USB ports, SD/flash-drive | USB, Anycubic Slicer and the Anycubic app | 1 source
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| Camera: built-in / optional? Resolution & framerate (verify — marketing often omits real fps) | Standard HD camera fitted, 720p | 1 source
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Calibration & everyday use1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly level & time from unbox to first print | Anycubic claims assembly and first print within 15 minutes | 1 source
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Safety, support & testing
Published safeguards, support terms and independent evidence.
Noise & power consumption1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Noise: claimed dB and independently measured dB (distance/method) | 48 dB or less in standard mode and 45 dB or less in silent print mode - manufacturer figures with no distance or method stated | 1 source
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Support & ecosystem1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty length & support reputation (evidence, not vibes) | One year on the complete machine (excluding gifted and second-hand machines), with component warranty periods that vary by part; the period starts on the delivery date and is suspended while a replacement is in transit. Anycubic states it will follow longer local statutory periods where they apply | 1 source
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Independent measurements1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Benchmark print times (source + settings) | Anycubic claims a 14-minute Benchy - a manufacturer figure with no slicer settings published, not an independent measurement | 1 source
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Read with context
Sources & notes
How to read this guide
This guide presents the catalog’s sourced record for this exact model. Source dates belong to each reference; a page update does not mean every specification has been rechecked.
Prices are dated listing snapshots, with configuration, regional and sale conditions. They are not current offers. Unknown values remain unfilled.
Firmware, variants and available accessories can change. Read the original reference before making a purchase or planning a process.
Catalog references6 sources
- Anycubic Kobra 4 product page (Specifications table) · 2026-08 · vendor
- Anycubic Kobra 4 Shopify product JSON (variant prices and store publish date) · 2026-08 · vendor
- Anycubic Kobra X product page (Specifications table) · 2026-08 · vendor
- Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo product page (Specifications table) · 2026-08 · vendor
- Anycubic Kobra S1 product page (Specifications table) · 2026-08 · vendor
- Anycubic refund and warranty policy · 2026-08 · vendor
Ownership research & coverage
Firmware, modifications and troubleshooting links are checked against the model and stated hardware or firmware revision. A creator’s compatibility claim is not a fit test by this site. Official troubleshooting describes a diagnostic route; individual reports do not establish a failure rate.
This review did not verify firmware customization or update guidance, printable modifications, hardware upgrades for this exact model. That is a research gap, not a claim that none exist.
- Anycubic: Kobra 4 external-holder tangle warning · Checked 2026-10-20