Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo vs Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Max Combo and Neptune 3 Pro are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.1×). Neptune 3 Pro costs less (~€229) and is the entry-level choice; Kobra S1 Max Combo offers more capability at a higher price (~€949). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Max Combo
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 (€) | ~799–1099 € | ~199–259 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 8.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 225 × 225 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 280 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 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) | 350 mm | 225 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 350 mm | 280 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 180 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | 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 | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | — |
| Max colors | 4 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The firmware runs on a proprietary Kobra OS layer built on top of Klipper; the official slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next, derived from OrcaSlicer, available for Windows and macOS. Third-party OrcaSlicer is also supported. Remote monitoring and control are available via the Anycubic app (iOS/Android) over LAN, with no mandatory cloud connection required for core printing functions. | 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 S1 Max Combo 949 € vs Neptune 3 Pro 229 € — Neptune 3 Pro wins (+314%)
- Max print speed: Kobra S1 Max Combo 600 mm/s vs Neptune 3 Pro 180 mm/s — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+233%)
- Work area: Kobra S1 Max Combo 350×350 mm vs Neptune 3 Pro 225×225 mm — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+142%)
- Max colors: Kobra S1 Max Combo 4 vs Neptune 3 Pro 1 — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+300%)
- Enclosed chamber: Kobra S1 Max Combo yes, Neptune 3 Pro no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if…
you value max print speed, work area and max colors.
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