Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The price is almost the same, about 50 euro apart; the size changes. The Kobra 4 Combo prints up to 4 colours on 260 × 260 × 260 mm, the Neptune 4 Max one colour on 420 × 420 × 480 mm.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | 549 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.6 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 420 × 420 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 480 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 260 mm | 420 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 480 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 85 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | No |
| Max colors | 4 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Equipped with Kobra OS firmware. It supports connectivity via USB, Anycubic Slicer, and the Anycubic mobile app for remote print monitoring and control. Integrates AI-based error detection. | 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
- Bed 420 × 420 mm and height 480 mm against 260 × 260 mm and 260 mm → a 40 cm part prints whole only on the Neptune.
- Colours: up to 4 against 1 → multicolour is possible only on the Kobra 4 Combo.
- Footprint 66 × 63 × 74 cm against 46 × 45 × 46 cm → the Neptune takes much more bench space.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 4 Combo if…
you print in several colours, up to 4, models and objects within 260 × 260 × 260 mm, on a machine with a 46 × 45 cm footprint. You give up the Neptune's volume and spend about 50 euro less.
Choose Neptune 4 Max if…
you print one colour but large parts, with a 420 × 420 mm bed and 480 mm of height, running Klipper with the Fluidd web interface on your local network. You accept a 66 × 63 × 74 cm footprint and a bed up to 85 °C, against 100 °C on the other machine.
Where to buy
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
- ELEGOO PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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