Neptune 4 Max vs Prusa CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Neptune 4 Max and Prusa CORE One+ kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Neptune 4 Max if work area and max print speed matters more; choose Prusa CORE One+ kit if maximum colors and closed chamber matters more.
| Parameter |
Neptune 4 Max
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Prusa CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 549 € | 1049 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 18.1 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 480 mm | 270 mm |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 420 mm | 220 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 480 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 85 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 200 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Requires external accessory | False | True |
| Maximum colors | 1 | 5 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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. | Prusa firmware based on Marlin, fully open source, with built-in input shaper for faster and cleaner prints. Official slicer: PrusaSlicer (free, optimized profiles), compatible with Cura and Simplify3D. Control via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi with Prusa Connect (optional). No filament DRM: full freedom to use third-party materials. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Neptune 4 Max 420×420 mm vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 250×220 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+221%)
- Max print speed: Neptune 4 Max 500 mm/s vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — Neptune 4 Max wins (+150%)
- Price: Neptune 4 Max 549 € vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 1049 € — Neptune 4 Max wins (+91%)
- Maximum Z height: Neptune 4 Max 480 mm vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 270 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+78%)
- Maximum colors: Neptune 4 Max 1 vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 5 — Prusa CORE One+ kit wins (+400%)
Which one to choose
Choose Neptune 4 Max if…
you value work area, max print speed and price. «The rated maximum speed indicates the theoretical hardware limit, not the everyday working speed. Faster machines reduce print times on simple geometries, but real-world speed depends on material, geometry, required surface finish, and slicer settings. Values above 200–300 mm/s are meaningful only on machines with CoreXY kinematics, active input shaping, and a stiffened mechanical frame.»
Choose Prusa CORE One+ kit if…
you value maximum colors, closed chamber and multicolor printing. «The maximum number of colors indicates how many distinct color zones or materials can be used in one print without manual intervention. Two colors cover most practical uses, including soluble support. Higher values are useful for complex decorative models or color-coded prototypes. Each additional color increases print time due to transition purges, so the practical benefit should be weighed against the added time cost.»
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