Anycubic Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer vs Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer and Neptune 3 Pro are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.1×). Neptune 3 Pro costs less (~€229) and is the entry-level choice; Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€699). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 3 Pro
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 699 € | ~199–259 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70.6 × 94 × 75.3 cm | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.1 kg | 8.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 225 × 225 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 280 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 180 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | 225 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | 280 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 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 | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | — |
| Max colors | 8 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Equipped with Kobra OS, a Klipper-based firmware, controllable via a 4.3-inch touchscreen. Compatible with Anycubic Slicer and third-party software like OrcaSlicer. Features Wi-Fi for remote control via app. Multicolor printing requires the ACE Pro module, sold separately. | 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
- Price: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 699 € vs Neptune 3 Pro 229 € — Neptune 3 Pro wins (+205%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 420×420 mm vs Neptune 3 Pro 225×225 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+248%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 600 mm/s vs Neptune 3 Pro 180 mm/s — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+233%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 500 mm vs Neptune 3 Pro 280 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+79%)
- Max colors: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 8 vs Neptune 3 Pro 1 — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+700%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer if…
you value work area, max print speed and build height z.
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