Creality Ender-3 V3 vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two near-twin machines: Cartesian motion, Klipper, single colour. What decides is €120 in price (€419 against €299) and a few extra millimetres of volume on the Neptune.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 419 € | 299 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 35.8 × 37.4 × 49.8 cm | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.8 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) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 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) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | No | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | No |
| Max colors | 1 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The native operating system is Creality OS, a customized version of Klipper. It supports Creality Print and major third-party slicers, along with WiFi connectivity and remote management. | 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. |
The differences that matter
- Price €419 vs €299 → the Neptune 4 Pro costs €120 less.
- Z height 250 mm vs 265 mm, bed 220 vs 225 mm → the Neptune takes parts 15 mm taller; on the bed the difference is negligible.
- Declared maximum speed 600 mm/s vs 500 mm/s → a nameplate limit (manufacturer-declared values): in everyday work the gap depends on settings, not on the figure.
- Connectivity: Creality OS (customised Klipper) with Wi-Fi; the Neptune runs Klipper with Fluidd or Mainsail and a LAN port.
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-3 V3 if…
Runs of single-colour parts and prototypes printed in a hurry, for whoever wants the higher declared speed limit. It costs more and the usable height is lower.
Choose Neptune 4 Pro if…
Single-colour functional parts printed often on a tight budget: you save €120, gain 15 mm of height and follow the print from a browser with Fluidd or Mainsail, even over a network cable. You accept a lower declared speed limit.
Where to buy
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
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