Anycubic Kobra 2 Max vs Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Max and Neptune 3 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Max if work area and max print speed matters more; choose Neptune 3 Pro if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra 2 Max scores 31/100 against 15/100 for Neptune 3 Pro.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 3 Pro
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | ~199–259 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 73.5 × 64 × 74 cm | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21 kg | 8.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 225 × 225 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 280 mm |
| Power (W) | 500 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 180 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | 225 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | 280 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 180 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | false | False |
| Max colors | 1 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with major third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer and Cura. It features Wi-Fi connectivity managed through the Anycubic app, while still allowing offline use via USB. | The operating system is based on the open-source Marlin firmware, ensuring broad compatibility and stability for the user. The printer is supported by major slicing software on the market, such as Ultimaker Cura and PrusaSlicer, for which official preset profiles or easily configurable community profiles exist. Operational management is handled via a practical removable capacitive touchscreen, featuring a simple interface for manual control and monitoring. The machine operates entirely offline, reading G-code files via a MicroSD card or direct USB cable connection, without any dependency on cloud services or wireless networks. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 2 Max 550 € vs Neptune 3 Pro 229 € — Neptune 3 Pro wins (+140%)
- Work area: Kobra 2 Max 420×420 mm vs Neptune 3 Pro 225×225 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+248%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Max 500 mm/s vs Neptune 3 Pro 180 mm/s — Kobra 2 Max wins (+178%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 2 Max 500 mm vs Neptune 3 Pro 280 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+79%)
- Input shaper: Kobra 2 Max yes, Neptune 3 Pro no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Max if…
you value work area, max print speed and build height z.
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