Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra X
Work area
260 × 260 mm (10.2 × 10.2 in)
Neptune 3 Pro
Elegoo
2022
Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
F2 · Intermediate
The Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro is positioned in the tier for hobbyists and advanced beginners, offering an excellent balance between ease of use and mechanical performance. The Cartesian structure is reinforced by a dual-motor Z-axis, ensuring stability during prints that utilize the maximum height. The dual-gear direct drive extruder ensures reliable handling of flexible filaments like TPU, in addition to standard PLA and PETG. The inclusion of 36-point automatic bed leveling via an inductive sensor significantly reduces manual calibration time. While it does not reach the speeds or temperatures of industrial models, it fully covers the needs of domestic prototyping and modeling.
Data from official source
INDICATIVE PRICE RANGE
199–259 € ≈ $215–$280
Market estimate — list price not available
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Work area
225 × 225 mm (8.9 × 8.9 in)
Power
350 W
Dimensions
48 × 45 × 52 cm (18.7 × 17.5 × 20.3 in)
Weight
8.1 kg (17.9 lb)
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Machine dimensions | 48 × 45 × 52 cm (18.7 × 17.5 × 20.3 in) | manufacturer website |
| Weight | 8.1 kg (17.9 lb) | manufacturer website |
| Power supply | 230 V / 50 Hz / 350 W | manufacturer website |
| Work area | 225 × 225 × 280 mm (8.9 × 8.9 × 11.0 in) | manufacturer website |
| Maximum speed | 180 mm/s | manufacturer website |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | manufacturer website |
| XY print surface | 225 mm | Compiled by editorial team |
| Maximum Z height | 280 mm | Compiled by editorial team |
| Kinematics | cartesian | Compiled by editorial team |
| Max nozzle temperature | 260 °C | Compiled by editorial team |
| Max bed temperature | 100 °C | Compiled by editorial team |
| Max print speed | 180 mm/s | Compiled by editorial team |
| Closed chamber | False | Compiled by editorial team |
| Filament sensor | True | Compiled by editorial team |
| Auto leveling | mesh | Compiled by editorial team |
| Standard nozzle diameter | 0.4 mm | Compiled by editorial team |
| Multi-extruder | False | Compiled by editorial team |
| Native Klipper | False | Compiled by editorial team |
| Input shaper | False | Compiled by editorial team |
| Multicolor printing | False | Compiled by editorial team |
| Maximum colors | 1 | Compiled by editorial team |
Material compatibilities will be available in a future version.
Software
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.
Reviews from those who use this machine every day will be available in the next version of the platform.
How we verify this sheet
Technical data verified on the manufacturer's official website (recording date shown above). Editorial notes, market positioning and anomaly flags are assisted by the MakerSpecs AI system as a second reader, always validated by the author before publication. Read the full methodology →
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Updates to this sheet and Manufacturer Notes
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Sheet published Specifications updated: peso, velocità massima, dimensioni, precisione, potenza, alimentazione, nome, attribute.max colors, attribute.multicolor, attribute.input shaper, attribute.klipper native, attribute.multi extruder, attribute.nozzle diameter mm, attribute.auto leveling, attribute.filament sensor, attribute.closed chamber, attribute.max print speed mm s, attribute.bed temp max c, attribute.nozzle temp max c, attribute.kinematics, attribute.build height z mm, attribute.build footprint short mm Price updated