Creality Ender-5 Max vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-5 Max and 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 Neptune 4 Plus if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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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 | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 400 mm | 320 mm |
| Build height Z (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 |
| Enclosed chamber | false | False |
| Filament sensor | true | True |
| Auto bed 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 |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max 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 Neptune 4 Plus 320×320 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+56%)
- Price: Ender-5 Max 450 € vs Neptune 4 Plus 350 € — Neptune 4 Plus wins (+29%)
- Max print speed: Ender-5 Max 700 mm/s vs Neptune 4 Plus 500 mm/s — Ender-5 Max wins (+40%)
Which one to choose
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