Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 4 Combo and Neptune 4 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 4 Combo if max colors matters more; choose Neptune 4 Pro if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 4 Combo
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Neptune 4 Pro
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | 299 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.6 kg | 8.9 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 225 × 225 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 265 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 260 mm | 225 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 265 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °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 | false | False |
| 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 machine is driven by Klipper firmware pre-installed on a proprietary 64-bit motherboard, ensuring rapid processing for advanced features like input shaping and pressure advance. The manufacturer provides a customized version of Cura (Elegoo Cura), but the printer is fully compatible with major third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer. Connectivity includes USB ports and a LAN network port, enabling remote management and direct print file transfers via the Fluidd or Mainsail web interfaces integrated into the system. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 4 Combo 499 € vs Neptune 4 Pro 299 € — Neptune 4 Pro wins (+67%)
- Max colors: Kobra 4 Combo 4 vs Neptune 4 Pro 1 — Kobra 4 Combo wins (+300%)
- Work area: Kobra 4 Combo 260×260 mm vs Neptune 4 Pro 225×225 mm — Kobra 4 Combo wins (+34%)
- Multicolor printing: Kobra 4 Combo yes, Neptune 4 Pro no
- Max print speed: Kobra 4 Combo 600 mm/s vs Neptune 4 Pro 500 mm/s — Kobra 4 Combo wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 4 Combo if…
you value max colors, work area and multicolor printing.
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