Elegoo Neptune 4 Max vs Prusa Research CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Neptune 4 Max and 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 CORE One+ kit if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more.
| Parameter |
Neptune 4 Max
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (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 |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| 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 | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | True |
| Max 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 CORE One+ kit 250×220 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+221%)
- Max print speed: Neptune 4 Max 500 mm/s vs CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — Neptune 4 Max wins (+150%)
- Price: Neptune 4 Max 549 € vs CORE One+ kit 1049 € — Neptune 4 Max wins (+91%)
- Build height Z: Neptune 4 Max 480 mm vs CORE One+ kit 270 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+78%)
- Max colors: Neptune 4 Max 1 vs CORE One+ kit 5 — CORE One+ kit wins (+400%)
Which one to choose
Choose Neptune 4 Max if…
you value work area, max print speed and price.
Choose CORE One+ kit if…
you value max colors, enclosed chamber and multicolor printing.
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