Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer vs 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 maximum colors matters more; choose Neptune 4 Max if price and requires external 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 | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Maximum Z height (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 |
| Closed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto 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 |
| Requires external accessory | True | False |
| Maximum 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
- Maximum 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
- Requires external 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 maximum colors, multicolor printing and max print speed. «The maximum number of colors indicates how many distinct color zones or materials can be used in one print without manual intervention. Two colors cover most practical uses, including soluble support. Higher values are useful for complex decorative models or color-coded prototypes. Each additional color increases print time due to transition purges, so the practical benefit should be weighed against the added time cost.»
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