Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 and Neptune 4 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more; choose Neptune 4 Max if work area and build height z matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra S1 scores 55/100 against 42/100 for Neptune 4 Max.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1
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 (€) | 549 € | 549 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 420 × 420 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 480 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 420 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 480 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °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 | True | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| Max colors | 8 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The Kobra OS firmware is based on Klipper and controlled via a proprietary touch interface. The official slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next (derived from OrcaSlicer, available for Windows and macOS), but it also supports third-party OrcaSlicer. Remote control is possible via the Anycubic app (iOS/Android) over a local network, with no mandatory cloud connection for daily operations. | 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
- Work area: Kobra S1 250×250 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 420×420 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+182%)
- Build height Z: Kobra S1 250 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 480 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+92%)
- Max colors: Kobra S1 8 vs Neptune 4 Max 1 — Kobra S1 wins (+700%)
- Enclosed chamber: Kobra S1 yes, Neptune 4 Max no
- Multicolor printing: Kobra S1 yes, Neptune 4 Max no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 if…
you value max colors, enclosed chamber and multicolor printing.
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