Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro vs Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Pro and Neptune 3 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Pro if max print speed matters more; choose Neptune 3 Pro if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra 2 Pro scores 25/100 against 15/100 for Neptune 3 Pro.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Pro
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
|
Neptune 3 Pro
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | ~199–259 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.5 × 46.3 × 48.6 cm | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.4 kg | 8.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 225 × 225 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 280 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 180 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 225 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 280 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 180 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 | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | false | False |
| Max colors | 1 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Anycubic Kobra OS (a closed Klipper-based system) compatible with the Anycubic mobile app for remote control. Supports all major slicers. | The operating system is based on the open-source Marlin firmware, ensuring broad compatibility and stability for the user. The printer is supported by major slicing software on the market, such as Ultimaker Cura and PrusaSlicer, for which official preset profiles or easily configurable community profiles exist. Operational management is handled via a practical removable capacitive touchscreen, featuring a simple interface for manual control and monitoring. The machine operates entirely offline, reading G-code files via a MicroSD card or direct USB cable connection, without any dependency on cloud services or wireless networks. |
The differences that matter
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Pro 500 mm/s vs Neptune 3 Pro 180 mm/s — Kobra 2 Pro wins (+178%)
- Price: Kobra 2 Pro 285 € vs Neptune 3 Pro 229 € — Neptune 3 Pro wins (+24%)
- Input shaper: Kobra 2 Pro yes, Neptune 3 Pro no
- Build height Z: Kobra 2 Pro 250 mm vs Neptune 3 Pro 280 mm — Neptune 3 Pro wins (+12%)
- Work area: Kobra 2 Pro 220×220 mm vs Neptune 3 Pro 225×225 mm — Neptune 3 Pro wins (+5%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Pro if…
you value max print speed, input shaper and max bed temperature.
Choose Neptune 3 Pro if…
you value price, build height z and work area.
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