Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro vs Snapmaker 2.0 A350
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The Neptune 3 Pro and the 2.0 A350 don't compete for the same budget: the roughly 7x price gap reflects machines in different categories. The Neptune 3 Pro is a dedicated 3D printer for beginners; the 2.0 A350 is a modular platform that also houses a laser head and a CNC spindle on the same frame, alongside 3D printing.
| Parameter |
2.0 A350
Snapmaker
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2020 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~199–259 € | ~1500–1800 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm | 49.5 × 50.6 × 58 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.1 kg | 21.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 225 × 225 mm | 320 × 350 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 280 mm | 330 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 320 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 180 mm/s | 100 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.005 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 225 mm | 320 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 280 mm | 330 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 275 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 80 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 180 mm/s | 100 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | No | No |
| Input shaper | No | No |
| Multicolor printing | No | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | No |
| Max colors | 1 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The operating system is based on the open-source Marlin firmware, ensuring broad compatibility and stability for the user. The printer is supported by major slicing software on the market, such as Ultimaker Cura and PrusaSlicer, for which official preset profiles or easily configurable community profiles exist. Operational management is handled via a practical removable capacitive touchscreen, featuring a simple interface for manual control and monitoring. The machine operates entirely offline, reading G-code files via a MicroSD card or direct USB cable connection, without any dependency on cloud services or wireless networks. | The proprietary Snapmaker Luban software is designed to manage all three main functions of the machine (3D printing, laser processing, and CNC routing) within a single interface, significantly simplifying the workflow for users approaching mixed manufacturing. For pure 3D printing, the control board still accepts standard G-code generated by third-party slicers such as Ultimaker Cura or PrusaSlicer, providing advanced users with greater control over specific extrusion and movement settings. |
The differences that matter
- Price: €229 vs €1650 → the 2.0 A350 costs almost 7 times as much, because it adds laser and CNC modules
- Swappable laser and CNC modules only on the 2.0 A350 → three processes on one frame, not just 3D printing
- Print bed: 225×225 mm vs 320×350 mm → large parts only fit the 2.0 A350
- Rated print speed: 180 mm/s vs 100 mm/s → the Neptune 3 Pro prints parts faster
Which one to choose
Choose Neptune 3 Pro if…
The Neptune 3 Pro prints small functional parts in PLA or PETG on a 225×225 mm bed for around €229, with a rated speed of up to 180 mm/s. In exchange, it stays a machine dedicated to 3D printing only, with no enclosed chamber and a modest build area.
Choose 2.0 A350 if…
The 2.0 A350 swaps its head to move between 3D printing (320×350 mm bed, 330 mm Z) and laser engraving/cutting or CNC routing on the same frame, but it costs nearly €1650, and in 3D printing mode its rated speed drops to 100 mm/s.
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Filaments for these printers
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