Anycubic Kobra 2 Plus vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Plus and Neptune 4 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Plus if price matters more; choose Neptune 4 Max if work area matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Neptune 4 Max scores 42/100 against 27/100 for Kobra 2 Plus.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Plus
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 (€) | ~350–450 € | 549 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 56.4 × 60.5 × 63 cm | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 320 × 320 mm | 420 × 420 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 480 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 320 mm | 420 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 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 | Managed via Kobra OS with support for the Anycubic App over Wi-Fi and standard USB interfaces. Compatible with major market slicers. | 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
- Work area: Kobra 2 Plus 320×320 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 420×420 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+72%)
- Price: Kobra 2 Plus 400 € vs Neptune 4 Max 549 € — Kobra 2 Plus wins (+37%)
- Native Klipper: Neptune 4 Max yes, Kobra 2 Plus no
- Build height Z: Kobra 2 Plus 400 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 480 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+20%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 2 Plus 260 °C vs Neptune 4 Max 300 °C — Neptune 4 Max wins (+15%)
Which one to choose
Choose Neptune 4 Max if…
you value work area, native klipper and build height z.
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