Creality Ender-3 V3 KE vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 KE and Neptune 4 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 KE if price matters more; choose Neptune 4 Max if work area and build height z matters more.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 KE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 4 Max
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | 549 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.3 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.8 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 420 × 420 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 240 mm | 480 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 420 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 240 mm | 480 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | 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 | True | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | False |
| Max colors | 1 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Powered by Creality OS (based on Klipper), it supports LAN and cloud control via the Creality Print app. It remains compatible with major third-party slicers like Cura and PrusaSlicer. | 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: Ender-3 V3 KE 220×220 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 420×420 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+264%)
- Price: Ender-3 V3 KE 299 € vs Neptune 4 Max 549 € — Ender-3 V3 KE wins (+84%)
- Build height Z: Ender-3 V3 KE 240 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 480 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+100%)
- Max bed temperature: Ender-3 V3 KE 100 °C vs Neptune 4 Max 85 °C — Ender-3 V3 KE wins (+18%)
Which one to choose
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