# Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max

As of Nov 3, 2026, the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo costs $399 and the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max costs $394, so the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max is $5 cheaper. The Elegoo Neptune 4 Max scores higher in our ranking (8.6 vs 8.5 out of 10). Pick the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo for easy multi color printing on a budget. 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-s1-combo-vs-elegoo-neptune-4-max/

## Side by side

| | Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo | Elegoo Neptune 4 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $394 |
| 3 year cost | $399 | $394 |
| Our score | 8.5/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #3 | #2 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year | Not checked |
| Build volume | 250 x 250 x 250 mm | 420 x 420 x 480 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s (300 mm/s recommended), 20,000 mm/s² acceleration | Up to 500 mm/s (Elegoo); Tom's Hardware says 140 mm/s is the recommended optimal speed |
| Multi color | Yes, 4 colors with one ACE Pro; 8 colors with two | No, single extruder (Tom's Hardware) |
| Enclosure | Yes, fully enclosed with LED lights | No, open frame (Tom's Hardware) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, LeviQ 3.0 with Z offset | Yes, 121 point inductive auto leveling plus manual knobs (Tom's Hardware) |
| Max nozzle temp | 320 °C | 300 C, 0.4 mm high flow nozzle (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 120 °C, PEI spring steel plate | Yes, PEI textured spring steel plate (Tom's Hardware); max temperature not confirmed |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU 95A (single color only); FAQ also lists PC, PA and fiber filled | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS (Tom's Hardware); 3DWithUs found ABS warped without an enclosure |
| Connectivity | Anycubic app, slicer software, USB drive | Wi-Fi, microSD, USB (Tom's Hardware) |
| Camera | Yes, 480P HD camera | No (not listed by Tom's Hardware or Elegoo) |
| Noise | 46 dB or less standard, 44 dB or less quiet mode (Anycubic claim) | No dB figure; Tom's Hardware called the curtain fan way too noisy |
| Assembly | About 15 minutes from unboxing to first print (Anycubic claim) | n/a |
| Weight | 18 kg printer, 4.6 kg ACE Pro | 18.1 kg; 658 x 632 x 740 mm (Tom's Hardware) |
| Firmware | n/a | Klipper (Tom's Hardware) |
| Best for | easy multi color printing on a budget | budget makers who need very large PLA, PETG or TPU prints |
| Skip if | you want low waste or deep tuning | you want a plug and play or enclosed printer |

## What reviewers found

### Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo

- TechRadar (4.5/5): Scored 27 of 30 on a print quality test with about 0.21 mm average X/Y error. A 43 minute single color print became a 14 hour multi color print. [Source](https://www.techradar.com/pro/anycubic-kobra-s1-combo-review)
- Notebookcheck: Measured 44 dB(A) at one meter. Quality was best up to about 200 mm/s, and nozzle cleaning plus purging caused significant waste. [Source](https://www.notebookcheck.net/A-splash-of-color-on-your-desk-Reviewing-the-Anycubic-Kobra-S1-Combo-Ace-Pro.1010199.0.html)

### 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 S1 Combo or the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max?

The Elegoo Neptune 4 Max scores higher in our ranking (8.6 vs 8.5 out of 10). Pick the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo for easy multi color printing on a budget. Pick the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max for budget makers who need very large PLA, PETG or TPU prints.

### Which is cheaper?

The Elegoo Neptune 4 Max at $394, versus $399 for the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, checked Nov 3, 2026.

### What is the difference between the Kobra S1 Combo and the Neptune 4 Max?

Build volume: 250 x 250 x 250 mm on the Kobra S1 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 recommended), 20,000 mm/s² acceleration on the Kobra S1 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 one ACE Pro; 8 colors with two on the Kobra S1 Combo, No, single extruder (Tom's Hardware) on the Neptune 4 Max.

Full reviews: [Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/anycubic-kobra-s1-combo/index.md), [Elegoo Neptune 4 Max](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/elegoo-neptune-4-max/index.md)