Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 3, 2026
As of Nov 3, 2026, the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo costs $379 and the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max costs $394, so the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo is $15 cheaper. The Elegoo Neptune 4 Max scores higher in our ranking (8.6 vs 8.0 out of 10). Pick the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo for budget beginners who mostly print PLA and want to try multi color. Pick the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max for budget makers who need very large PLA, PETG or TPU prints. The Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo wins 3 of 5 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo wins 3 of 5 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Kobra 3 V2 Combo | Neptune 4 Max | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $379 | $394 | Kobra 3 V2 Combo |
| Build volume | 255 x 255 x 260 mm | 420 x 420 x 480 mm | Neptune 4 Max |
| Top print speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s | Kobra 3 V2 Combo |
| Max nozzle temp | 300°C | 300°C | Tie |
| Release year | 2025 | 2023 | Kobra 3 V2 Combo |
- You want to spend less (saves $15)
- You care most about top print speed (600 mm/s vs 500 mm/s)
- You want the newer model (2025 vs 2023)
- Best for budget beginners who mostly print PLA and want to try multi color
- You care most about build volume (420 x 420 x 480 mm vs 255 x 255 x 260 mm)
- Best for budget makers who need very large PLA, PETG or TPU prints
- Build volume
- 255 x 255 x 260 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Yes
- Enclosure
- No
Budget 4 color bed slinger with a filament drying ACE Pro
Full Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo review, pros and cons →- Build volume
- 420 x 420 x 480 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 500 mm/s
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- No
Budget 420 x 420 x 480 mm Klipper printer for big prints
Full Elegoo Neptune 4 Max review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo | Elegoo Neptune 4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379 | $394 |
| 3 year cost | $379 | $394 |
| Our score | 8.0/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #8 | #2 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not checked | Not checked |
| Build volume | 255 x 255 x 260 mm (Anycubic, Tom's Hardware) | 420 x 420 x 480 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s, 300 mm/s default, 20,000 mm/s2 (Anycubic); Notebookcheck found 300 mm/s realistic for quality prints | Up to 500 mm/s (Elegoo); Tom's Hardware says 140 mm/s is the recommended optimal speed |
| Multi color | Yes, 4 colors with the included ACE Pro, 8 with a second unit (Anycubic); ACE Pro dries filament up to 55 C while printing (Tom's Hardware) | No, single extruder (Tom's Hardware) |
| Enclosure | No, open frame bed slinger (Notebookcheck) | No, open frame (Tom's Hardware) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, LeviQ 3.0 load cell leveling with auto Z offset (Anycubic, Tom's Hardware) | Yes, 121 point inductive auto leveling plus manual knobs (Tom's Hardware) |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C, 0.4 mm high flow brass nozzle (Anycubic, Tom's Hardware) | 300 C, 0.4 mm high flow nozzle (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 110 C, double sided PEI spring steel plate (Anycubic, Notebookcheck) | Yes, PEI textured spring steel plate (Tom's Hardware); max temperature not confirmed |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS (Anycubic); Anycubic does not recommend ABS or ASA on the Combo; Tom's Hardware tested PLA, PETG and TPU | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS (Tom's Hardware); 3DWithUs found ABS warped without an enclosure |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, LAN mode, Anycubic app, USB (Anycubic, Tom's Hardware) | Wi-Fi, microSD, USB (Tom's Hardware) |
| Camera | Yes, 720p; the mount must be printed by the user (Anycubic, Notebookcheck) | No (not listed by Tom's Hardware or Elegoo) |
| Noise | About 55 dB (Anycubic); Notebookcheck measured 55 to 60 dB(A) at 1 m while printing | No dB figure; Tom's Hardware called the curtain fan way too noisy |
| Weight | 9.37 kg printer plus 4.6 kg ACE Pro; printer 452.9 x 504.7 x 483 mm (Anycubic) | 18.1 kg; 658 x 632 x 740 mm (Tom's Hardware) |
| Firmware | n/a | Klipper (Tom's Hardware) |
| Best for | budget beginners who mostly print PLA and want to try multi color | budget makers who need very large PLA, PETG or TPU prints |
| Skip if | you need reliable multi color output or want an enclosed printer for ABS | you want a plug and play or enclosed printer |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo
- Tom's Hardware: A multi color PLA dino print took about 8 h 40 min at an average 130 mm/s with about 100 g of waste. A PETG print took 2 h 4 min with light stringing. TPU printed cleanly at an average 50 mm/s. Source
- Notebookcheck: Good flow up to about 25 mm3/s. 300 mm/s was realistic; a speed Benchy took about 12 minutes with flaws. 55 to 60 dB(A) while printing and about 180 W on PLA. Multi color failed out of the box due to a purge design flaw. Source
Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
- Tom's Hardware: Speed Benchy took 31 min 12 s. A 250% articulated frog took 10 h 26 min with rough spots and a near layer shift. A TPU purse printed well at 45 mm/s. About twice as fast as the Neptune 3 Max. Source
- 3DWithUs (4.5 out of 5): Assembly took about 30 minutes. Printed a 520 mm window handle and eight PETG brackets in one batch. The screen failed out of the box and needed a manual fix. ABS warped. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo or the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max?
The Elegoo Neptune 4 Max scores higher in our ranking (8.6 vs 8.0 out of 10). Pick the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo for budget beginners who mostly print PLA and want to try multi color. Pick the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max for budget makers who need very large PLA, PETG or TPU prints.
Which is cheaper?
The Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo at $379, versus $394 for the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max, checked Nov 3, 2026.
What is the difference between the Kobra 3 V2 Combo and the Neptune 4 Max?
Build volume: 255 x 255 x 260 mm (Anycubic, Tom's Hardware) on the Kobra 3 V2 Combo, 420 x 420 x 480 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) on the Neptune 4 Max. Print speed: Up to 600 mm/s, 300 mm/s default, 20,000 mm/s2 (Anycubic); Notebookcheck found 300 mm/s… on the Kobra 3 V2 Combo, Up to 500 mm/s (Elegoo); Tom's Hardware says 140 mm/s is the recommended optimal speed on the Neptune 4 Max. Multi color: Yes, 4 colors with the included ACE Pro, 8 with a second unit (Anycubic); ACE Pro dries… on the Kobra 3 V2 Combo, No, single extruder (Tom's Hardware) on the Neptune 4 Max.
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