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Neptune 4 vs Anycubic Kobra 3 Max

See the meaningful differences, category strengths and community preference using the product data currently available.

Quick verdict

Anycubic Kobra 3 Max leads on more comparable scored specifications.

Anycubic Kobra 3 Max wins because it has an advantage in maximum print speed (600 mm/s), an advantage in build width (420 mm), an advantage in build depth (420 mm), and an advantage in build height (500 mm).

80% confidence 5 scored specs 3 point margin
Best Print Speed Anycubic Kobra 3 Max It has an advantage in maximum print speed (600 mm/s)
Best Build Capacity Anycubic Kobra 3 Max It has an advantage in build width (420 mm)
Best Material Capability Neptune 4 It has an advantage in maximum bed temperature (300°C)
Best Automation Too close to call The available data is evenly matched.
Best Connectivity Too close to call The available data is evenly matched.
Best Value Too close to call The available data is evenly matched.
Best Ecosystem Too close to call Choose by the platform you already use.

Why it wins

Why Anycubic Kobra 3 Max wins

  • an advantage in maximum print speed (600 mm/s)
  • an advantage in build width (420 mm)
  • an advantage in build depth (420 mm)
  • an advantage in build height (500 mm)

Buy Neptune 4 if

  • You prefer its platform, size, or brand ecosystem.
  • It matches the features you care about most.

Buy Anycubic Kobra 3 Max if

  • Its price makes sense for what you get.

Personal fit

Which one should you buy?

Best for faster printing Anycubic Kobra 3 Max

Higher published maximum print speed from the available manufacturer data.

Best for larger prints Anycubic Kobra 3 Max

Larger measured build dimensions for projects that need more physical space.

Best for engineering materials Neptune 4

Higher supported temperature ceilings and enclosure capability from published specifications.

Best value Anycubic Kobra 3 Max

Price data is missing or tied; compare current retailer pricing manually.

Category score

Where each product wins

Print Speed
Neptune 4
0
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max
1
Build Capacity
Neptune 4
0
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max
3
Material Capability
Neptune 4
1
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max
0
Automation
Neptune 4
0
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max
0
Connectivity
Neptune 4
0
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max
0
Value
Neptune 4
0
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max
0
Detailed specification comparison for Neptune 4 and Anycubic Kobra 3 Max
Spec Neptune 4 Anycubic Kobra 3 Max
Printing
Printing Technology The product's listed printing technology specification or capability. FDM/FFF FDM/FFF
Motion System The product's listed motion system specification or capability. Cartesian Bedslinger Cartesian Bedslinger
Build Volume The product's listed build volume specification or capability. 420 x 420 x 500 mm
Maximum Print Speed The product's maximum print speed, measured in mm/s. 500 mm/s
600 mm/s
Extruder The product's listed extruder specification or capability. Direct Drive Direct Drive
Build Capacity
Build Width The product's build width, measured in mm. 225 mm
420 mm
Build Depth The product's build depth, measured in mm. 225 mm
420 mm
Build Height The product's build height, measured in mm. 265 mm
500 mm
Materials
Maximum Nozzle Temperature The product's maximum nozzle temperature, measured in °C. 300°C
300°C
Maximum Bed Temperature The product's maximum bed temperature, measured in °C. 300°C
90°C
Filament Diameter The product's filament diameter, measured in mm. 1.75 mm 1.75 mm
Nozzle Diameter The product's nozzle diameter, measured in mm. 0.40 mm 0.40 mm
Supported Materials The product's listed supported materials specification or capability. PLA, PETG, TPU PLA, PETG, TPU
Features
Enclosed The product's listed enclosed specification or capability. No No
Automatic Bed Leveling The product's listed automatic bed leveling specification or capability. Yes Yes
Software
Slicer Support The product's listed slicer support specification or capability. Elegoo Cura, Cura, OrcaSlicer Anycubic Slicer Next, OrcaSlicer
Connectivity
USB The product's listed usb specification or capability. Yes Yes
Pricing
Price The product's listed price specification or capability. 493.0

Community decision

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Neptune 4 50% · 0 votes
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max 50% · 0 votes

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Prices and availability

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Neptune 4

eBay US $80.00 Open

Anycubic Kobra 3 Max

eBay US $339.00 Open