Anycubic Kobra 3 Max V2 vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
Two of the open-frame 3d printers in our best open-frame 3d printers: bambu a1, prusa mk4s, kobra, neptune, sovol sv08 comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: A 420 × 420 × 500 mm bed-slinger
Check price at AmazonBest for: 420 × 420 × 480 mm for helmets and cosplay
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Anycubic Kobra 3 Max V2 | Elegoo Neptune 4 Max | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build volumeWidth × depth × height from the spec table, in liters. Anything over 45 L gets full marks; see the large-format guide for the giants. | 88.2 L | 84.7 L | 25% |
| Multi-color system offeredYes when the maker sells or builds in a multi-filament system for this printer. | Yes | No | 20% |
| Max accelerationHigher acceleration shortens real print times more than headline top speed. Prusa doesn't publish it, so its models get the category median. | 10000 mm/s² | 8000 mm/s² | 20% |
| Max nozzle temperature300 °C or more lets an open printer handle PETG-CF, TPU and short ABS runs. | 300 °C | 300 °C | 15% |
| Max bed temperatureHotter beds hold PETG and ABS flat on bigger plates. | 90 °C | 85 °C | 10% |
| Built-in camera listedYes when a camera ships built in. Optional add-ons count as No. | No | No | 10% |
| Build volume | 420 × 420 × 500 mm | 420 × 420 × 480 mm | info |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C (table) | 300 °C | info |
| Max bed temp | 90 °C | 85 °C (25 °C ambient) | info |
| Speed / acceleration | 600 mm/s / 10,000 mm/s² | 500 mm/s / 8,000 mm/s² | info |
| Multicolor | Requires ACE 2 Pro | Not listed | info |
| Camera | Not included (sold separately) | Not listed | info |
| Weight | ~18 kg | Not listed | info |
| Noise | ≤60 dB | Not listed | info |
| Net weight | Not listed | 18.1 kg | info |
| LayerPick score | 6.0/10 | 3.8/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max V2
Better published figure on: Build volume, Multi-color system offered, Max acceleration, Max bed temperature.
What we like
- Huge volume
- Dual Y and Z motors
Watch out for
- No camera included
- 90 °C bed
Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Huge volume
Watch out for
- 85 °C bed
- Lower acceleration
Verdict
Same 420 × 420 bed; Anycubic is 20 mm taller, accelerates to 10,000 vs 8,000 mm/s² and supports ACE 2 Pro multicolor.
- Anycubic Kobra 3 Max V2: Anycubic: Kobra 3 Max V2
- Elegoo Neptune 4 Max: Elegoo: Neptune 4 Max