P1P vs Neptune 4 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1P and Neptune 4 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose P1P if maximum colors matters more; choose Neptune 4 Pro if price matters more.
| Parameter |
P1P
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
|
Neptune 4 Pro
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | 299 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.6 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.65 kg | 8.9 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 225 × 225 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 265 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 256 mm | 225 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 256 mm | 265 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto 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 |
| Requires external accessory | True | False |
| Maximum 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 machine is driven by Klipper firmware pre-installed on a proprietary 64-bit motherboard, ensuring rapid processing for advanced features like input shaping and pressure advance. The manufacturer provides a customized version of Cura (Elegoo Cura), but the printer is fully compatible with major third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer. Connectivity includes USB ports and a LAN network port, enabling remote management and direct print file transfers via the Fluidd or Mainsail web interfaces integrated into the system. |
The differences that matter
- Price: P1P 550 € vs Neptune 4 Pro 299 € — Neptune 4 Pro wins (+84%)
- Maximum colors: P1P 16 vs Neptune 4 Pro 1 — P1P wins (+1500%)
- Work area: P1P 256×256 mm vs Neptune 4 Pro 225×225 mm — P1P wins (+29%)
- Native Klipper: Neptune 4 Pro yes, P1P no
- Multicolor printing: P1P yes, Neptune 4 Pro no
Which one to choose
Choose P1P if…
you value maximum colors, work area and multicolor printing. «The maximum number of colors indicates how many distinct color zones or materials can be used in one print without manual intervention. Two colors cover most practical uses, including soluble support. Higher values are useful for complex decorative models or color-coded prototypes. Each additional color increases print time due to transition purges, so the practical benefit should be weighed against the added time cost.»
Choose Neptune 4 Pro if…
you value price, native klipper and max bed temperature. «Klipper is an open-source firmware that offloads trajectory calculations from the microcontroller to a host computer, enabling all advanced features including input shaper and pressure advance. Native support eliminates the need to replace the firmware, a process that voids the warranty on some machines. Relevant for users who intend to tune advanced parameters; for basic use the difference from Marlin is minimal.»
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