Creality Ender-3 V3 SE vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 SE and Neptune 4 Max are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.1×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; Neptune 4 Max offers more capability at a higher price (~€549). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 4 Max
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–200 € | 549 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.34 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 420 × 420 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 480 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 250 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) | 250 mm | 480 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 85 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | False | 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 | False | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | 1 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The printer runs Creality's proprietary Marlin-based firmware. It is compatible with Creality Print and Cura 5.0 or later; Simplify3D support is documented by third-party resellers. Print files are transferred via SD card. Community guides exist for converting to Klipper, but this is not an officially supported configuration and requires manual hardware and firmware intervention. | 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. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Ender-3 V3 SE
Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €175. The second cheapest starts at €229. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →Neptune 4 Max
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The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € vs Neptune 4 Max 549 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+214%)
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 420×420 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+264%)
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s vs Neptune 4 Max 500 mm/s — Neptune 4 Max wins (+100%)
- Build height Z: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 480 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+92%)
- Filament sensor: Neptune 4 Max yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
Which one to choose
Choose Neptune 4 Max if…
you value work area, max print speed and build height z.
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