Anycubic Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer and Neptune 4 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer if max colors matters more; choose Neptune 4 Max if price and multicolor requires accessory matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 4 Max
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 699 € | 549 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70.6 × 94 × 75.3 cm | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.1 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 420 × 420 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 480 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | 480 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | 85 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 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 | True | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| 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 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
- Max colors: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 8 vs Neptune 4 Max 1 — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+700%)
- Price: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 699 € vs Neptune 4 Max 549 € — Neptune 4 Max wins (+27%)
- Multicolor printing: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer yes, Neptune 4 Max no
- Multicolor requires accessory: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer yes, Neptune 4 Max no
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 600 mm/s vs Neptune 4 Max 500 mm/s — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer if…
you value max colors, multicolor printing and max print speed.
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