Compare Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Elegoo Neptune 4
In this technical comparison between the Anycubic Kobra S1 and the Elegoo Neptune 4, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two 3D Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo) and Approximately $210.00 - $240.00 USD.
| Specifications |
Anycubic Kobra S1 |
Elegoo Neptune 4 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | January 2025 | June 2023 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 250× 250× 250 mm | 225 x 225 x 265 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 600 mm/s (Recommended: 300 mm/s); Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s2 | Max speed 500 mm/s (250 mm/s recommended); Max acceleration 12,000 mm/s² |
| Layer Precision | 0.05-0.3 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) | 0.1 mm – 0.4 mm |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Dual-gear Direct Drive (Short-distance extrusion for high-speed reliability) | Self-developed Dual-Gear Direct Drive (5.2:1 reduction ratio); weight reduced to 75% of previous models. |
| Hotend Max Temp | 320 °C (All-metal with Ceramic Heatbreak) | 300°C (supports high-temp filaments like Nylon). |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm Quick-Release Nozzle (Tool-free swap; supports 0.2 to 0.8 mm) | 0.4 mm standard; utilizes a copper-titanium bi-metal throat pipe for efficient heat dissipation |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 120 °C; Flexible PEI Spring Steel Magnetic Plate | Up to 110°C; PEI Magnetic Spring Steel plate. |
| Leveling System | LeviQ 3.0 Full-Auto Leveling with Z-Offset Auto-Calibration | 121-point (11x11) auto bed leveling via inductive sensor, plus auxiliary manual leveling knobs. |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, and PA (Nylon) | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, and Nylon. |
| Smart Sensors | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, Tangle Detection, and Belt-Tension Monitoring | Filament run-out sensor, Power loss recovery. |
| Air Management | Fully Enclosed; Built-in Activated Carbon Air Filtration | Features a massive rear cooling fan array (4x4020 blower fans) attached to the X-axis for rapid layer cooling. |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, USB-A, USB-C (Supports ACE Pro Multi-color System) | USB, LAN (Ethernet), and MicroSD card. |
| Camera & AI | Built-in 480p/720p HD Camera with AI Spaghetti Detection and Timelapse support | Supports USB webcams via the Klipper interface (Fluidd/Mainsail) for remote monitoring. |
| Remote Mgmt | Anycubic App, Anycubic Slicer Next (Remote Cloud Printing) | Web-based control via LAN (Fluidd interface); supports remote file management and status updates. |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch Capacitive Touchscreen (Adjustable angle) | 4.3-inch removable capacitive touchscreen (handheld corded design). |
| Compatible Slicers | Anycubic Slicer Next (Customized Kobra OS), OrcaSlicer, Cura | Elegoo Cura (included), standard Cura, PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer (most popular choice in 2026). |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 400× 410× 490 mm; Net Weight: 18.0 kg (S1) / 22.6 kg (Combo) | 475 x 445 x 515 mm; Net weight 8.3 kg. |
| Power & Noise | 500W Max; Standard Mode: ≤ 46 dB / Quiet Mode: ≤ 44 dB | ~50 dB during standard operation; significantly louder when the auxiliary fan array is at 100% speed. |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, USB Drive, Power Cable, ACE Pro Unit (if Combo), 200g Sample Filament | Printer (partially assembled), Tool kit, 10m filament sample, USB drive, Spare nozzles, and the auxiliary fan assembly. |
| Price | ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo) | Approximately $210.00 - $240.00 USD |
| Full Details | Kobra S1 - Full Specifications | Neptune 4 - Full Specifications |