Bambu Lab P2S vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The two machines suit different jobs: the P2S is enclosed and prints in several colors, the Neptune 4 Max has no enclosed chamber and prints in a single color, but with a much larger volume. They cost almost the same, €519 and €549: the type of part decides.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 519 € | 549 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 14.9 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 420 × 420 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 480 mm |
| Power (W) | 1200 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 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) | 110 °C | 85 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | No | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | No |
| Max colors | 20 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The official slicer is Bambu Studio, available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The printer also accepts standard G-code exported from third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Cura, though certain advanced Bambu-specific features — including RFID-based filament detection and some automatic calibration modes — are only available within Bambu Studio. Remote control is handled via the Bambu Handy mobile app and desktop app; push notifications require cloud connectivity. | 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
- Build volume → 420×420×480 mm against 256×256×256 mm: large parts can only be printed on the Neptune 4 Max (manufacturer's declared values).
- Chamber → enclosed on the P2S only.
- Colors → P2S multicolor up to 20 with the accessory; the Neptune 4 Max is single-color.
- Firmware → native Klipper with Fluidd on the Neptune 4 Max; Bambu Studio on the P2S.
Which one to choose
Choose P2S if…
you print in several colors, up to 20 with the accessory, and want an enclosed chamber. The trade-off is volume, 256 mm a side, and firmware without native Klipper. It costs €30 less.
Choose Neptune 4 Max if…
you print large parts in a single color and want Klipper with the Fluidd web interface. The trade-off: no multicolor, no enclosed chamber and a 65.8 × 63.2 cm footprint.
Where to buy
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
- ELEGOO PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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