Creality Hi Combo vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Hi Combo and Neptune 4 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Hi Combo if price and max colors matters more; choose Neptune 4 Max if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Hi Combo
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 4 Max
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 349 € | 549 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40.9 × 39.2 × 47.7 cm | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.31 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 420 × 420 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 300 mm | 480 mm |
| Power (W) | 1150 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 260 mm | 420 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 300 mm | 480 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 85 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 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 | false | True |
| Input shaper | true | True |
| Multicolor printing | true | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | false | False |
| Max colors | 4 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Runs Creality OS, a Klipper-derived firmware, with input shaper and pressure advance pre-configured. The primary slicer is Creality Print (free), also compatible with Orca Slicer. Remote monitoring via Creality Cloud is available but not required for local use. | 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
- Work area: Hi Combo 260×260 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 420×420 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+161%)
- Price: Hi Combo 349 € vs Neptune 4 Max 549 € — Hi Combo wins (+57%)
- Max colors: Hi Combo 4 vs Neptune 4 Max 1 — Hi Combo wins (+300%)
- Build height Z: Hi Combo 300 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 480 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+60%)
- Native Klipper: Neptune 4 Max yes, Hi Combo no
Which one to choose
Choose Neptune 4 Max if…
you value work area, build height z and native klipper.
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