Anycubic Kobra 4 release date and price: $199 for the Kobra 4 and $299 for the Kobra 4 Combo on Anycubic's US store, October 17, 2026
The Anycubic Kobra 4 is already on sale in the US. On October 17, 2026, Anycubic's own US store sold the Kobra 4 for $199 and the Kobra 4 Combo for $299 (reference prices shown: $379 and $499), with the note "Ships in 24 hours." The Combo first appeared in Anycubic's global store on May 18, 2026, and Anycubic gave June 15 to June 20 as the estimated shipping window from its US warehouse.
- Status on Oct. 17, 2026
- In stock on Anycubic's US store; "Ships in 24 hours"
- Kobra 4 (single color)
- $199 / $379 reference price
- Kobra 4 Combo (4 colors, one ACE 2 Pro)
- $299 / $499 reference price
- Kobra 4 Combo + second ACE 2 Pro (8 colors)
- $518 / $828 reference price
- First store listing
- Combo: May 18, 2026 (global store); Kobra 4: May 29, 2026 (global store); both on the US store from June 8, 2026
- US warehouse shipping window
- June 15 to June 20 (Anycubic shipping page)
- Build volume
- 260 × 260 × 260 mm
Figures above were read from Anycubic's US store product pages, their Shopify product data, Anycubic's global store and its Kobra 4 shipping page on 2026-10-17. Listing dates are the "published" timestamps in the stores' product data (UTC+8). See sources.
Kobra 4 release date: what Anycubic's own pages show
Anycubic's pages that we read do not state an announcement date or a single release date. The dates below come from Anycubic's own stores.
| Date | What happened | Where it is recorded |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Kobra 4 Combo published on Anycubic's global store (10:44 a.m. UTC+8, which was the evening of May 17 in US Eastern time) | store.anycubic.com product data |
| May 18, 2026 | Kobra 4 Combo launch page on the US store last modified; Kobra 4 shipping page last modified | Sitemaps of us.anycubic3d.com and store.anycubic.com |
| May 29, 2026 | Kobra 4 (single color) published on the global store | store.anycubic.com product data |
| June 8, 2026 | Kobra 4 and Kobra 4 Combo published on Anycubic's US store | us.anycubic3d.com product data |
| June 15 to June 20 | Estimated shipping date from the US warehouse for the Kobra 4 series | Anycubic, Kobra 4 Combo shipping information |
| Oct. 17, 2026 | Both models in stock on the US store; "Ships in 24 hours" | us.anycubic3d.com product pages |
The same shipping page lists other regions too: AU warehouse June 1 to June 10, CA warehouse July 1 to July 10, EU and UK warehouses July 10 to July 15, and the CN warehouse "During May" for other countries. It also says "Orders are processed and shipped in the order received" and that accessories and filament ship separately from the printer.
Outside Anycubic: 3DBite wrote on May 13, 2026 that Anycubic announced the Kobra 4 that week, and Tom's Hardware's review, published June 22, 2026, lists a release date of May 18, 2026 (both reported, not from Anycubic).
Kobra 4 price in the US on October 17, 2026
Anycubic runs two English-language stores in US dollars. The global store (store.anycubic.com) shows a banner that reads "U.S. customers can now shop on our dedicated US store for local pricing, shipping, and support." The two stores showed different prices for the same machines on October 17.
| Option | US store (us.anycubic3d.com) | US store reference price | Global store (store.anycubic.com) | Global store reference price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobra 4 | $199 | $379 | $279 | $379 |
| Kobra 4 Combo (4 colors) | $299 | $499 | $379 | $499 |
| Kobra 4 Combo + ACE 2 Pro (8 colors) | $518 | $828 | Not checked | Not checked |
Both US product pages also offer each printer with 4 kg of filament, from $245 to $255 for the Kobra 4 and from $345 to $355 for the Kobra 4 Combo, depending on the filament type. The US pages show "Free Express Shipping" and "Tax excluded."
We did not find a US launch price published by Anycubic. Tom's Hardware reported a "current sale price of $379" for the Combo and $279 for the single-color machine on June 22, 2026, the same figures the global store showed on October 17.
Kobra 4 vs Kobra 4 Combo
The two are the same printer. Anycubic's FAQ says "Kobra 4 supports single-color printing only." and "Kobra 4 Combo includes one ACE 2 Pro, enabling 4-color printing." For 8 colors, the FAQ says "To achieve 8-color printing, an additional ACE 2 Pro and one 8-color filament hub are required." The US store sells that setup as "Kobra 4 Combo + ACE 2 Pro (8 colors)" for $518.
The ACE 2 Pro also dries filament: Anycubic lists active drying "up to 65°C" for the Combo. On the single-color Kobra 4, multicolor printing and active drying are both listed as "Requires ACE 2 Pro". The specification list adds "TPU 95A is not compatible with the ACE 2 Pro".
Kobra 4 vs Kobra X and Kobra 3 V2: Anycubic's own spec table
Anycubic's Kobra 4 Combo launch page compares the Combo with two of its other multicolor printers. Its FAQ names the main difference from the Kobra X as the print head: "Kobra 4 Combo does not feature ACE GEN 2." and "Kobra X Combo includes a more advanced configuration."
| Spec (Anycubic's figures) | Kobra 4 Combo | Kobra X Combo | Kobra 3 V2 Combo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multicolor printing | Standard 4-color (up to 8 colors) | Comes with 7-color (up to 19 colors max) | Standard 4-color (up to 8 colors) |
| Print volume | 260 × 260 × 260 mm | 260 × 260 × 260 mm | 255 × 255 × 260 mm |
| Print speed | Recommended 300 mm/s, max 600 mm/s | Recommended 300 mm/s, max 600 mm/s | Recommended 300 mm/s, max 600 mm/s |
| Max heatbed temperature | 100°C | 100°C | 110°C |
| Max nozzle temperature | 300°C | 300°C | 300°C |
| Nozzle material | Hardened steel | Hardened steel | Not listed |
| Nozzle diameter | 0.4 mm (optional 0.25 / 0.6 / 0.8 mm) | 0.4 mm (optional 0.25 / 0.6 / 0.8 mm) | 0.4 mm (optional 0.2 / 0.6 / 0.8 mm) |
| Active drying | Supported, up to 65°C | Supported, up to 65°C | Supported |
| Touchscreen | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 4.3-inch |
| Flow dynamic control / vibration compensation | Supported / Supported | Supported / Supported | Not listed |
| Camera | 720P | 720P | 720P |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band (2.4 / 5 GHz) | Dual-band (2.4 / 5 GHz) | 2.4 GHz |
| LAN mode | Supported | Supported | Not listed |
US prices next to the Kobra X, Kobra 3 and Bambu Lab A1
Several printers in this size class sold for $299 on their makers' US stores on October 17, 2026.
| Printer (store listing) | Price on Oct. 17, 2026 | Reference or strikethrough price | Store |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anycubic Kobra 4 | $199 | $379 | Anycubic US |
| Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo (4 colors) | $299 | $499 | Anycubic US |
| Anycubic Kobra X (4 Colors) | $299 | $399 | Anycubic US |
| Anycubic Kobra X Combo (7 Colors) | $569 | $599 | Anycubic US |
| Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo | $299 | $499 | Anycubic US |
| Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo | $299 | $399 | Anycubic US |
| Bambu Lab A1 | $299 | Not compared | Bambu Lab US |
| Bambu Lab A1 Combo (with AMS lite) | $399 | Not compared | Bambu Lab US |
For readers comparing the Kobra 4 with the Bambu Lab A1, these are the two makers' published figures, not measurements.
| Spec (maker's figures) | Anycubic Kobra 4 | Bambu Lab A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Build volume | 260 × 260 × 260 mm | 256 × 256 × 256 mm |
| Max print speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s (tool head) |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² | 10,000 mm/s² (tool head) |
| Max nozzle / hot end temperature | 300°C | 300°C |
| Max bed temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Nozzle | Hardened steel, 0.4 mm (0.25 / 0.6 / 0.8 mm optional) | Stainless steel, 0.4 mm included (0.2 / 0.6 / 0.8 mm) |
| Camera | HD camera, 720P | Low frame rate camera, up to 1080P |
| Multicolor add-on | ACE 2 Pro (Kobra 4 Combo) | AMS lite (A1 Combo) |
What we could not confirm
- An announcement date from Anycubic itself. The US launch page, the product pages and the shipping page we read give none; the May 13 date above is from 3DBite.
- A US launch price published by Anycubic. The stores' product data shows only today's price and a reference price, not past prices. We did not use web archives.
- The year on Anycubic's shipping page. It lists June 15 to June 20 without a year; the page was last modified on May 18, 2026, according to the store's sitemap.
- When the $199 and $299 US prices started and when they end. The US product pages show no end date.
- A product called Kobra 4 Max. We found no such product on Anycubic's US or global store sitemaps on October 17, 2026.
Questions
What is the Anycubic Kobra 4 release date?
How much is the Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo?
What is the difference between the Anycubic Kobra 4 and the Kobra X?
What changed from the Kobra 3?
Is the Kobra 4 cheaper than the Bambu Lab A1?
Sources
- Kobra 4 price, US shipping note and specifications - Anycubic US store, Anycubic Kobra 4, read 2026-10-17
- Kobra 4 Combo price and 8-color option - Anycubic US store, Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo, read 2026-10-17
- US store product data (variant prices, publish dates) - Kobra 4 and Kobra 4 Combo, Anycubic US store, read 2026-10-17
- Kobra Series Tech Specs table and FAQ - Anycubic US store, Kobra 4 Combo launch page, read 2026-10-17
- Shipping windows by warehouse - Anycubic, Kobra 4 Combo shipping information, read 2026-10-17
- Global store prices and publish dates - Kobra 4 and Kobra 4 Combo, Anycubic global store, read 2026-10-17
- Kobra X, Kobra X Combo, Kobra 3 V2 Combo and Kobra 3 Combo prices - Kobra X, Kobra X Combo, Kobra 3 V2 Combo, Kobra 3 Combo, Anycubic US store, read 2026-10-17
- Bambu Lab A1 and A1 Combo prices and specifications - Bambu Lab US store, A1, read 2026-10-17
- Reported announcement week - 3DBite, May 13, 2026, read 2026-10-17
- Reported release date and June prices - Tom's Hardware review, June 22, 2026, read 2026-10-17
Source links are not affiliate links. Prices are the stores' listed prices on the date shown and can change at any time. This page records facts and does not rate print quality.
