Anycubic Kobra 2 Max vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Max and Neptune 4 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Max if work area matters more; choose Neptune 4 Plus if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Neptune 4 Plus scores 42/100 against 31/100 for Kobra 2 Max.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 4 Plus
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | ~300–400 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 73.5 × 64 × 74 cm | 53.3 × 51.7 × 63.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21 kg | 14.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 320 × 320 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 385 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 | 320 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | 385 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | 110 °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 printer operates with Klipper firmware pre-installed on a 64-bit ARM processor, enabling advanced standard features like input shaping and pressure advance. The user interface is managed via a removable capacitive touchscreen and a dedicated web interface (Fluidd or Mainsail) for remote control and monitoring via Wi-Fi or LAN connection. For file preparation, the machine is compatible with major slicers on the market, including Elegoo Cura (bundled by the manufacturer), UltiMaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 2 Max 550 € vs Neptune 4 Plus 350 € — Neptune 4 Plus wins (+57%)
- Work area: Kobra 2 Max 420×420 mm vs Neptune 4 Plus 320×320 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+72%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 2 Max 500 mm vs Neptune 4 Plus 385 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+30%)
- Native Klipper: Neptune 4 Plus yes, Kobra 2 Max no
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 2 Max 260 °C vs Neptune 4 Plus 300 °C — Neptune 4 Plus wins (+15%)
Which one to choose
Choose Neptune 4 Plus if…
you value price, native klipper and max nozzle temperature.
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