Ender-3 V3 SE vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 SE and Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 SE if price matters more; choose Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus if work area and max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus scores 40/100 against 6/100 for Ender-3 V3 SE.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–200 € | ~300–400 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 53.3 × 51.7 × 63.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.34 kg | 14.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 320 × 320 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 385 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 | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 220 mm | 320 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 250 mm | 385 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | False | True |
| Auto 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 |
| Requires external accessory | — | False |
| Maximum 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 printer operates with Klipper firmware pre-installed on a 64-bit ARM processor, enabling advanced standard features like input shaping and pressure advance. The user interface is managed via a removable capacitive touchscreen and a dedicated web interface (Fluidd or Mainsail) for remote control and monitoring via Wi-Fi or LAN connection. For file preparation, the machine is compatible with major slicers on the market, including Elegoo Cura (bundled by the manufacturer), UltiMaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €175. The second cheapest starts at €285. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
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The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus 350 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+100%)
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus 320×320 mm — Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus wins (+112%)
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus 500 mm/s — Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus wins (+100%)
- Maximum Z height: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus 385 mm — Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus wins (+54%)
- Filament sensor: Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
Which one to choose
Choose Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus if…
you value work area, max print speed and maximum z height. «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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