Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer vs Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer and OrangeStorm Giga are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F3), very different prices (~18.1×). Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer costs less (~€174) and is the entry-level choice; OrangeStorm Giga offers more capability at a higher price (~€3150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Awards
Identity
Launch year 2023 2024
Use tier F1 — Entry F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) ~149–199 € ~2800–3500 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 44 × 44 × 48.5 cm 122.4 × 120.4 × 142.5 cm
Weight (kg) 7.3 kg 104 kg
Work area (mm) 220 × 220 mm 800 × 800 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 250 mm 1000 mm
Power (W) 400 W 1530 W
Voltage (V) 230 V
Maximum speed 250 mm/s 300 mm/s
Declared precision 0.1 mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 220 mm 800 mm
Build height Z (mm) 250 mm 1000 mm
Kinematics Cartesian Cartesian
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 260 °C 300 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 110 °C 100 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 250 mm/s 300 mm/s
Enclosed chamber False False
Filament sensor False True
Auto bed leveling Mesh Mesh
Standard nozzle diameter (mm) 0.4 mm 0.6 mm
Multi-extruder False False
Native Klipper False True
Input shaper True True
Multicolor printing false False
Multicolor requires accessory True
Max colors 1 4
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 system is powered by Klipper-based firmware, processed by a 64-bit quad-core SoC, enabling speeds up to 300 mm/s. Connectivity is comprehensive, offering USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi ports for the remote management of massive G-code files. The user interface is accessible via a generous 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen, which is detachable from the chassis for comfortable positioning. The machine is best managed using the Elegoo Cura slicer but supports standard STL and OBJ formats, allowing broad workflow flexibility without any dependence on cloud platforms.

MakerSpecs Awards

Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer

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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OrangeStorm Giga

Largest work area Advanced

The largest work area among advanced Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: 6400 cm².

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The differences that matter

  • Price: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 174 € vs OrangeStorm Giga 3150 € — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+1710%)
  • Work area: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 220×220 mm vs OrangeStorm Giga 800×800 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+1222%)
  • Build height Z: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm vs OrangeStorm Giga 1000 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+300%)
  • Max colors: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 1 vs OrangeStorm Giga 4 — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+300%)
  • Filament sensor: OrangeStorm Giga yes, Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer no

Which one to choose

Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if…

you value price and max bed temperature. It is the cheapest in its class.

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Choose OrangeStorm Giga if…

you value work area, build height z and max colors. It is the one with the largest build area in its class.

See the OrangeStorm Giga sheet →

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