Anycubic
Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo
Four-color 260 mm cube printer with a hardened nozzle, included camera and ACE 2 Pro drying unit
$379Price checked October 30, 2026
Best for Four-color PLA and PETG printsBest for Budget multicolor printingBest for Toys, signs and decorative modelsBest for Upgrading from a Kobra 3 Combo
Overview
The Kobra 4 Combo bundles Anycubic's 260 x 260 x 260 mm printer with the ACE 2 Pro for four-color printing and filament drying up to 65°C. It lists 600 mm/s maximum speed, a 300°C hardened steel nozzle, a 100°C bed, an included 720p camera and dual-band Wi-Fi.
What it is
The Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo is an FDM printer sold as a bundle with the ACE 2 Pro, Anycubic's filament unit for four-color printing. It replaces the Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo: Anycubic's Kobra 3 Combo page says orders placed while that model is out of stock are filled with a Kobra 4 Combo. Anycubic's spec table lists no enclosure, and Tom's Hardware describes it as an open frame bed slinger and an updated Kobra 3.
What changed versus the Kobra 3 Combo
Top speed and acceleration stay at 600 mm/s and 20,000 mm/s², with 300 mm/s and 10,000 mm/s² recommended, and the nozzle still reaches 300°C. The differences:
- Build volume: 260 x 260 x 260 mm, up from 250 x 250 x 260 mm.
- Nozzle: hardened steel as standard, with 0.25, 0.6 and 0.8 mm options. The Kobra 3 shipped with brass.
- Multicolor unit: the ACE 2 Pro replaces the ACE Pro and dries filament at up to 65°C.
- Camera: a 720p camera is now included. On the Kobra 3 it was an optional extra.
- Connectivity: Anycubic lists dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz), USB and the Anycubic app.
- Bed: the maximum bed temperature drops to 100°C from 110°C.
- Screen: a 3.5-inch touchscreen replaces the 4.3-inch screen.
Key specs that matter
- Colors: four as standard, and up to eight with a second ACE 2 Pro and an 8-color hub.
- Materials: Anycubic recommends PLA, PETG and TPU 95A. TPU is not compatible with the ACE 2 Pro.
- Leveling: LeviQ 3.0 auto-leveling with Z offset, plus pressure advance and flow calibration.
- Smart features: AI spaghetti detection, filament entanglement detection, power loss resume and object skip.
- Noise: Anycubic lists 48 dB or less in standard mode and 45 dB or less in silent mode.
- Footprint: the printer is 455.4 x 445.3 x 461.3 mm and 9.9 kg, and the ACE 2 Pro is a separate 368 x 291.5 x 236.5 mm unit.
Who it suits
The Kobra 4 Combo suits buyers who want four-color PLA and PETG prints, such as signs, toys and decorative models, at an entry price. Tom's Hardware judged it a solid, good-value machine, though more of a step than a leap over the Kobra 3 Combo, and listed quiet operation, a quick-swap hotend and quick assembly among its strengths.
What to know before buying
- Price: at the time of writing (October 2026), Anycubic's store lists the 4-color Combo at $379, and $598 with a second ACE 2 Pro for eight colors.
- Purge waste: Tom's Hardware lost about 40 grams of filament to purging with default settings and found filament swaps slow.
- TPU: TPU has to bypass the ACE 2 Pro and feed straight into the toolhead.
- Materials: with no enclosure and a 100°C bed, ABS and ASA are not a good fit.
- Warranty: Anycubic lists a 1-year warranty and a 14-day no-reason return.
Compared with the Bambu Lab A1 Combo, the Kobra 4 Combo lists higher top speed and acceleration (600 mm/s and 20,000 mm/s² versus 500 mm/s and 10,000 mm/s²) and a slightly larger build volume, while both offer four colors with the included unit. Compared with the Flashforge AD5X, which also includes a four-color unit, it has a larger build volume (260 mm cube versus 220 mm cube) and a higher 600 mm/s top speed versus 300 mm/s, while the AD5X bed reaches 110°C. See also Kobra 3 Combo vs Bambu Lab A1 Combo and the best multicolor printers.
Specifications
| Type | FDM |
|---|---|
| Price | $379 |
| Build volume | 260×260×260 mm |
| Max speed | 600 mm/s |
| Multicolor | Yes (ACE 2 Pro (included, 4 colors; 8 colors with a second ACE 2 Pro and 8-color hub)) |
| Enclosed | No |
| Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| Connectivity | Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), USB, Anycubic app |
| Noise | 48 dB |
| Release year | 2026 |
Pros and cons
Pros
- The included ACE 2 Pro gives four-color printing in the box, and a second unit expands it to eight colors.
- The ACE 2 Pro actively dries filament at up to 65°C, which helps keep PLA and PETG in good condition.
- A hardened steel nozzle comes standard, with 0.25, 0.6 and 0.8 mm options for detail or faster prints.
- A 720p camera is included for remote monitoring and AI spaghetti detection, unlike the Kobra 3 Combo.
- Anycubic lists 48 dB or less in standard mode, and Tom's Hardware described the printer as very quiet.
- The 260 x 260 x 260 mm build volume is slightly larger than the Kobra 3 Combo it replaces.
Cons
- Tom's Hardware lost about 40 grams of filament to purging with default settings during multicolor prints.
- Tom's Hardware found filament swaps slow, which adds time to every multicolor print.
- TPU is not compatible with the ACE 2 Pro and has to be fed directly into the toolhead.
- The maximum bed temperature drops to 100°C from the Kobra 3 Combo's 110°C.
- There is no enclosure, so ABS and ASA are not practical, and Anycubic recommends only PLA, PETG and TPU.
- The printer plus the separate ACE 2 Pro box take up a large footprint, which Tom's Hardware lists as a con.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Kobra 3 Combo and the Kobra 4 Combo?
The Kobra 4 Combo has a slightly larger 260 mm cube build volume, a hardened steel nozzle instead of brass, an included 720p camera instead of an optional one, and the ACE 2 Pro, which dries filament at up to 65°C. Its bed tops out at 100°C versus 110°C, and its screen is 3.5 inches versus 4.3 inches.
Can the Kobra 4 print multicolor without the Combo?
No. Anycubic's FAQ says multicolor printing needs the Combo, since the base Kobra 4 is single-color only. Eight colors require an extra ACE 2 Pro and an 8-color filament hub.
Can the Kobra 4 Combo print TPU?
Anycubic lists TPU 95A as a supported material, but it is not compatible with the ACE 2 Pro. Tom's Hardware fed TPU directly into the toolhead to print it.
Does the Kobra 4 Combo include a camera?
Yes. Anycubic's FAQ confirms a built-in 720p camera for monitoring. Tom's Hardware found it useful for monitoring and AI spaghetti detection but poorly angled for timelapses.
Can the Kobra 4 Combo print ABS or ASA?
Anycubic recommends PLA, PETG and TPU, and lists no enclosure. With a 100°C bed and an open design, ABS and ASA are a poor fit, so an enclosed printer is the better choice for those materials.
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Verdict
Buy the Kobra 4 Combo if you want four-color PLA and PETG printing with filament drying and a camera included at an entry price. Look elsewhere if you need ABS or ASA, or if purge waste and slow color swaps would bother you.
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