Ender-5 Max vs Neptune 4 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-5 Max and Neptune 4 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-5 Max if max print speed and price matters more; choose Neptune 4 Max if maximum z height matters more.
| Parameter |
Ender-5 Max
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 (€) | ~400–500 € | 549 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 400 mm | 420 × 420 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 480 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 700 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 400 mm | 420 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 400 mm | 480 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 85 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 700 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | false | False |
| Filament sensor | true | True |
| Auto 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 |
| Requires external accessory | — | False |
| Maximum colors | 1 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Klipper-based firmware with a 4.3" colour touchscreen. Compatible with Creality Print, Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer; remote monitoring via the Creality Cloud app is optional. | 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
- Max print speed: Ender-5 Max 700 mm/s vs Neptune 4 Max 500 mm/s — Ender-5 Max wins (+40%)
- Price: Ender-5 Max 450 € vs Neptune 4 Max 549 € — Ender-5 Max wins (+22%)
- Maximum Z height: Ender-5 Max 400 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 480 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+20%)
- Max bed temperature: Ender-5 Max 110 °C vs Neptune 4 Max 85 °C — Ender-5 Max wins (+29%)
- Work area: Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 420×420 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-5 Max if…
you value max print speed, price and max bed temperature. «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.»
Choose Neptune 4 Max if…
you value maximum z height and work area. «The Z height determines how tall a part the machine can produce in one print. Vertical objects such as vases, load-bearing structures, or casting patterns require a high Z travel. A lower value does not affect quality but forces the user to split or reorient the model. Z height should be considered alongside the XY surface to assess total usable build volume.»
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