Ender-3 V3 Plus vs Neptune 3 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 Plus and Neptune 3 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 Plus if max print speed matters more; choose Neptune 3 Pro if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Ender-3 V3 Plus scores 40/100 against 11/100 for Neptune 3 Pro.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 Plus
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 3 Pro
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 479 € | ~199–259 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 41 × 44.5 × 57.7 cm | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 11.5 kg | 8.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 225 × 225 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 330 mm | 280 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 180 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.2 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 410 mm | 225 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 330 mm | 280 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 180 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 | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | False | False |
| Maximum colors | — | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Powered by Creality OS (Klipper-based) and supports Creality Print, integrating smoothly with major third-party slicers like Cura and PrusaSlicer. | The operating system is based on the open-source Marlin firmware, ensuring broad compatibility and stability for the user. The printer is supported by major slicing software on the market, such as Ultimaker Cura and PrusaSlicer, for which official preset profiles or easily configurable community profiles exist. Operational management is handled via a practical removable capacitive touchscreen, featuring a simple interface for manual control and monitoring. The machine operates entirely offline, reading G-code files via a MicroSD card or direct USB cable connection, without any dependency on cloud services or wireless networks. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 Plus 479 € vs Neptune 3 Pro 229 € — Neptune 3 Pro wins (+109%)
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 Plus 600 mm/s vs Neptune 3 Pro 180 mm/s — Ender-3 V3 Plus wins (+233%)
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 Plus 300×300 mm vs Neptune 3 Pro 225×225 mm — Ender-3 V3 Plus wins (+78%)
- Native Klipper: Ender-3 V3 Plus yes, Neptune 3 Pro no
- Input shaper: Ender-3 V3 Plus yes, Neptune 3 Pro no
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-3 V3 Plus if…
you value max print speed, work area and native klipper. «The rated maximum speed indicates the theoretical hardware limit, not the everyday working speed. Faster machines reduce print times on simple geometries, but real-world speed depends on material, geometry, required surface finish, and slicer settings. Values above 200–300 mm/s are meaningful only on machines with CoreXY kinematics, active input shaping, and a stiffened mechanical frame.»
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