Creality Ender-3 V3 SE vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 SE and Neptune 4 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 SE if price matters more; choose Neptune 4 Pro if max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Neptune 4 Pro scores 38/100 against 10/100 for Ender-3 V3 SE.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 4 Pro
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–200 € | 299 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.34 kg | 8.9 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 225 × 225 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 265 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 | 225 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 265 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 |
| 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 machine is driven by Klipper firmware pre-installed on a proprietary 64-bit motherboard, ensuring rapid processing for advanced features like input shaping and pressure advance. The manufacturer provides a customized version of Cura (Elegoo Cura), but the printer is fully compatible with major third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer. Connectivity includes USB ports and a LAN network port, enabling remote management and direct print file transfers via the Fluidd or Mainsail web interfaces integrated into the system. |
MakerSpecs Awards
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.)
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The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € vs Neptune 4 Pro 299 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+71%)
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s vs Neptune 4 Pro 500 mm/s — Neptune 4 Pro wins (+100%)
- Filament sensor: Neptune 4 Pro yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
- Native Klipper: Neptune 4 Pro yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
- Input shaper: Neptune 4 Pro yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
Which one to choose
Choose Neptune 4 Pro if…
you value max print speed, filament sensor and native klipper.
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