Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Pro and Neptune 4 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Pro if price matters more; choose Neptune 4 Max if work area and build height z matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Neptune 4 Max scores 42/100 against 25/100 for Kobra 2 Pro.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Pro
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Neptune 4 Max
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | 549 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.5 × 46.3 × 48.6 cm | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.4 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 420 × 420 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 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) | 220 mm | 420 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 480 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °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 | Anycubic Kobra OS (a closed Klipper-based system) compatible with the Anycubic mobile app for remote control. Supports all major 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 Pro 220×220 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 420×420 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+264%)
- Price: Kobra 2 Pro 285 € vs Neptune 4 Max 549 € — Kobra 2 Pro wins (+93%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 2 Pro 250 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 480 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+92%)
- Native Klipper: Neptune 4 Max yes, Kobra 2 Pro no
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 2 Pro 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, build height z and native klipper.
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