Creality K1C vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
K1C and Neptune 4 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose K1C if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more; choose Neptune 4 Plus if work area and price matters more.
| Parameter |
K1C
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
Neptune 4 Plus
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599 € | ~300–400 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48.2 cm | 53.3 × 51.7 × 63.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.4 kg | 14.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 320 × 320 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 385 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 100 μm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 320 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 385 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | 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 | True | False |
| Max colors | 4 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Uses Creality Print, an optimized proprietary slicer. Fully compatible with third-party software such as Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer. | 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: K1C 220×220 mm vs Neptune 4 Plus 320×320 mm — Neptune 4 Plus wins (+112%)
- Price: K1C 599 € vs Neptune 4 Plus 350 € — Neptune 4 Plus wins (+71%)
- Max colors: K1C 4 vs Neptune 4 Plus 1 — K1C wins (+300%)
- Build height Z: K1C 250 mm vs Neptune 4 Plus 385 mm — Neptune 4 Plus wins (+54%)
- Enclosed chamber: K1C yes, Neptune 4 Plus no
Which one to choose
Choose Neptune 4 Plus if…
you value work area, price and build height z.
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