Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 Plus and Neptune 4 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 Plus if price and max print speed matters more; choose Neptune 4 Max if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 Plus
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 4 Max
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 479 € | 549 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 41 × 44.5 × 57.7 cm | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 11.5 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 420 × 420 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 330 mm | 480 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.2 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 410 mm | 420 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 330 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) | 600 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 |
| Max 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 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 Plus 300×300 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 420×420 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+96%)
- Build height Z: Ender-3 V3 Plus 330 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 480 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+45%)
- Price: Ender-3 V3 Plus 479 € vs Neptune 4 Max 549 € — Ender-3 V3 Plus wins (+15%)
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 Plus 600 mm/s vs Neptune 4 Max 500 mm/s — Ender-3 V3 Plus wins (+20%)
- Max bed temperature: Ender-3 V3 Plus 100 °C vs Neptune 4 Max 85 °C — Ender-3 V3 Plus wins (+18%)
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-3 V3 Plus if…
you value price, max print speed and max bed temperature.
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