Compare Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
In this technical comparison between the Anycubic Kobra S1 and the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max, 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 ~$470.00 - $550.00 USD.
| Specifications |
Anycubic Kobra S1 |
Elegoo Neptune 4 Max |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | January 2025 | December 2023 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 250× 250× 250 mm | 420× 420× 480 mm (One of the largest in its class) |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 600 mm/s (Recommended: 300 mm/s); Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s2 | Max Speed: 500 mm/s (Default: 250 mm/s); Max Acceleration: 8,000 mm/s2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.05-0.3 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) | 0.1–0.4 mm (Typical accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Dual-gear Direct Drive (Short-distance extrusion for high-speed reliability) | Dual-Gear Direct Drive (5.2:1 Reduction Ratio; only 290g) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 320 °C (All-metal with Ceramic Heatbreak) | 300 °C (60W Ceramic Heating Element) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm Quick-Release Nozzle (Tool-free swap; supports 0.2 to 0.8 mm) | 0.4 mm Special High-Flow Brass Nozzle (Extended length) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 120 °C; Flexible PEI Spring Steel Magnetic Plate | 85 °C; PEI Magnetic Spring Steel Build Plate (430 × 430 mm area) |
| Leveling System | LeviQ 3.0 Full-Auto Leveling with Z-Offset Auto-Calibration | 121-Point (11x11) Auto Bed Leveling with Inductive Sensor + Manual Knobs |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, and PA (Nylon) | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, and Nylon |
| Smart Sensors | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, Tangle Detection, and Belt-Tension Monitoring | Filament Runout Sensor and Power Loss Recovery |
| Air Management | Fully Enclosed; Built-in Activated Carbon Air Filtration | Open Frame; Built-in LED light strips on gantry and nozzle |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, USB-A, USB-C (Supports ACE Pro Multi-color System) | Wi-Fi, WLAN (Ethernet), USB Port |
| Camera & AI | Built-in 480p/720p HD Camera with AI Spaghetti Detection and Timelapse support | Supports external USB camera (not included) for remote monitoring |
| Remote Mgmt | Anycubic App, Anycubic Slicer Next (Remote Cloud Printing) | Klipper Web Interface (Fluidd/Mainsail) via browser; Mobile App |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch Capacitive Touchscreen (Adjustable angle) | 4.3-inch Magnetic Capacitive Touchscreen (Removable/Handheld) |
| Compatible Slicers | Anycubic Slicer Next (Customized Kobra OS), OrcaSlicer, Cura | Elegoo Cura, Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 400× 410× 490 mm; Net Weight: 18.0 kg (S1) / 22.6 kg (Combo) | 658× 632× 740 mm; Net Weight: 18.1 kg |
| Power & Noise | 500W Max; Standard Mode: ≤ 46 dB / Quiet Mode: ≤ 44 dB | 400W–500W Power Supply; Features a Massive Cooling Array (9600 RPM fans) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, USB Drive, Power Cable, ACE Pro Unit (if Combo), 200g Sample Filament | Printer modules, Toolkit, 10m Starter Filament, USB Drive, Power Cable, Spare Nozzle |
| Price | ~$549.00 (Standard) / ~$649.00 - $829.00 (Combo) | ~$470.00 - $550.00 USD |
| Full Details | Kobra S1 - Full Specifications | Neptune 4 Max - Full Specifications |