Bambu Lab P2S vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P2S and Neptune 4 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose P2S if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more; choose Neptune 4 Pro if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, P2S scores 50/100 against 38/100 for Neptune 4 Pro.
| Parameter |
P2S
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 4 Pro
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 519 € | 299 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 14.9 kg | 8.9 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 225 × 225 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 265 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 | 225 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 265 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | 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 | 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 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: P2S 519 € vs Neptune 4 Pro 299 € — Neptune 4 Pro wins (+74%)
- Max colors: P2S 20 vs Neptune 4 Pro 1 — P2S wins (+1900%)
- Enclosed chamber: P2S yes, Neptune 4 Pro no
- Work area: P2S 256×256 mm vs Neptune 4 Pro 225×225 mm — P2S wins (+29%)
- Native Klipper: Neptune 4 Pro yes, P2S no
Which one to choose
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