Anycubic Kobra 2 Max vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Max and Neptune 4 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Max if max bed temperature matters more; choose Neptune 4 Max if native klipper and max nozzle temperature matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Neptune 4 Max scores 42/100 against 31/100 for Kobra 2 Max.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 4 Max
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | 549 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 73.5 × 64 × 74 cm | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 420 × 420 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 480 mm |
| Power (W) | 500 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | 480 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | 85 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 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 | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | false | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | 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 system relies on an open ecosystem thanks to the motherboard with pre-installed Klipper. Users can manage the machine both through the 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen interface and via local network using the integrated web interface (Fluidd). Elegoo provides its own customized version of the Cura slicer, but the printer remains fully compatible with most third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer, and Simplify3D. Native support for Wi-Fi and LAN connectivity facilitates sending and monitoring G-code files without the need for physical media. |
The differences that matter
- Native Klipper: Neptune 4 Max yes, Kobra 2 Max no
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 2 Max 260 °C vs Neptune 4 Max 300 °C — Neptune 4 Max wins (+15%)
- Max bed temperature: Kobra 2 Max 90 °C vs Neptune 4 Max 85 °C — Kobra 2 Max wins (+6%)
Which one to choose
Choose Neptune 4 Max if…
you value native klipper and max nozzle temperature.
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