# Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max

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.

Prices checked Nov 3, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/anycubic-kobra-3-v2-combo-vs-elegoo-neptune-4-max/

## 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 |

## 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](https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/anycubic-kobra-3-v2-review)
- 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](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Anycubic-Kobra-3-V2-Combo-review-A-3D-printer-between-plug-and-play-genius-and-a-DIY-construction-zone.1083573.0.html)
- Creative Bloq (8/10): Tested for about four months. Single color quality was strong and leveling accurate, but the ACE Pro caused about 99% of errors, and AI spaghetti detection gave false alerts. [Source](https://www.creativebloq.com/3d/after-4-months-of-testing-the-anycubic-kobra-3-v2-im-getting-fed-up)

### 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](https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/elegoo-neptune-4-max-review)
- 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](https://3dwithus.com/elegoo-neptune-4-max-review-3d-printer-testing-settings-tips)

## 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.

Full reviews: [Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/anycubic-kobra-3-v2-combo/index.md), [Elegoo Neptune 4 Max](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/elegoo-neptune-4-max/index.md)