Anycubic Kobra S1 Max vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Max and Neptune 4 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 Max if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more; choose Neptune 4 Max if work area and price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra S1 Max scores 55/100 against 42/100 for Neptune 4 Max.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Max
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 (€) | ~599–799 € | 549 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 420 × 420 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 480 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 350 mm | 420 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 350 mm | 480 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 85 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 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 | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| 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 ordinary printing operations. Unlike the Combo version, the ACE 2 Pro module is not included in the box. | 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 S1 Max 4 vs Neptune 4 Max 1 — Kobra S1 Max wins (+300%)
- Enclosed chamber: Kobra S1 Max yes, Neptune 4 Max no
- Work area: Kobra S1 Max 350×350 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 420×420 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+44%)
- Price: Kobra S1 Max 699 € vs Neptune 4 Max 549 € — Neptune 4 Max wins (+27%)
- Build height Z: Kobra S1 Max 350 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 480 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+37%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max if…
you value max colors, enclosed chamber and multicolor printing.
Choose Neptune 4 Max if…
you value work area, price and build height z.
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