Bambu Lab P1P vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1P and Neptune 4 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose P1P if max colors matters more; choose Neptune 4 Max if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
P1P
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
|
Neptune 4 Max
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | 549 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.6 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.65 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 420 × 420 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 480 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 420 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 480 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 85 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| Max colors | 16 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The P1P works with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicing software available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and with the Bambu Handy mobile app for remote monitoring and print management. Cloud connectivity is optional: the printer also supports a LAN-only mode for users who prefer to operate without connecting to external servers. It is not natively compatible with open-source firmware such as Klipper, nor with third-party slicers like PrusaSlicer or OrcaSlicer without unofficial profiles. | The system relies on an open ecosystem thanks to the motherboard with pre-installed Klipper. Users can manage the machine both through the 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen interface and via local network using the integrated web interface (Fluidd). Elegoo provides its own customized version of the Cura slicer, but the printer remains fully compatible with most third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer, and Simplify3D. Native support for Wi-Fi and LAN connectivity facilitates sending and monitoring G-code files without the need for physical media. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: P1P 256×256 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 420×420 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+169%)
- Build height Z: P1P 256 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 480 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+88%)
- Max colors: P1P 16 vs Neptune 4 Max 1 — P1P wins (+1500%)
- Native Klipper: Neptune 4 Max yes, P1P no
- Multicolor printing: P1P yes, Neptune 4 Max no
Which one to choose
Choose P1P if…
you value max colors, multicolor printing and max bed temperature.
Choose Neptune 4 Max if…
you value work area, build height z and native klipper.
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