Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer is the cheapest in its class. Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer and Neptune 4 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if price matters more; choose Neptune 4 Plus if work area and max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Neptune 4 Plus scores 42/100 against 17/100 for Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Neptune 4 Plus
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~149–199 € | ~300–400 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 44 × 44 × 48.5 cm | 53.3 × 51.7 × 63.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.3 kg | 14.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 320 × 320 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 385 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 320 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 385 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | False | 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 | The machine is compatible with major slicing software on the market such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, and Simplify3D, supporting STL and OBJ formats. It features Marlin firmware with advanced functionalities like Linear Advance and Input Shaping. | 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. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Best price Entry
The lowest list price among entry-level Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €174. The second cheapest starts at €260. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
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The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 174 € vs Neptune 4 Plus 350 € — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+101%)
- Work area: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 220×220 mm vs Neptune 4 Plus 320×320 mm — Neptune 4 Plus wins (+112%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm/s vs Neptune 4 Plus 500 mm/s — Neptune 4 Plus wins (+100%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm vs Neptune 4 Plus 385 mm — Neptune 4 Plus wins (+54%)
- Filament sensor: Neptune 4 Plus yes, Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if…
you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.
Choose Neptune 4 Plus if…
you value work area, max print speed and build height z.
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