Creality Ender-5 Max vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-5 Max and Neptune 4 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-5 Max if work area matters more; choose Neptune 4 Pro if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 4 Pro
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | 299 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 8.9 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 400 mm | 225 × 225 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 265 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 | 225 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 mm | 265 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 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
- Work area: Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm vs Neptune 4 Pro 225×225 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+216%)
- Price: Ender-5 Max 450 € vs Neptune 4 Pro 299 € — Neptune 4 Pro wins (+51%)
- Build height Z: Ender-5 Max 400 mm vs Neptune 4 Pro 265 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+51%)
- Max print speed: Ender-5 Max 700 mm/s vs Neptune 4 Pro 500 mm/s — Ender-5 Max wins (+40%)
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-5 Max if…
you value work area, build height z and max print speed.
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