Ender-5 Max vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-5 Max and Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-5 Max if work area and max print speed matters more; choose Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | ~300–400 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm | 53.3 × 51.7 × 63.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 14.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 400 mm | 320 × 320 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 385 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 | 320 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 400 mm | 385 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 110 °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 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. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus 320×320 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+56%)
- Price: Ender-5 Max 450 € vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus 350 € — Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus wins (+29%)
- Max print speed: Ender-5 Max 700 mm/s vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus 500 mm/s — Ender-5 Max wins (+40%)
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-5 Max if…
you value work area and max print speed. «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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