Elegoo Neptune 4 Max vs Prusa Research CORE One+
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Neptune 4 Max and CORE One+ are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Neptune 4 Max if price and work area matters more; choose CORE One+ if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more.
| Parameter |
Neptune 4 Max
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
CORE One+
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 549 € | ~1049–1349 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm | 41.5 × 44.4 × 55.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18.1 kg | 22.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 480 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 240 W |
| 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 | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 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. | Natively compatible with PrusaSlicer (based on Slic3r, open-source), but it works with any slicer able to generate Marlin-flavored G-code, such as Cura, ideaMaker or Simplify3D. The firmware is a Prusa-modified Marlin 2, fully open: no lock-in to proprietary software or protocols. The user has full control over the machine, but PrusaSlicer is recommended for optimal performance, as it includes exclusive profiles and features like dynamic flow calibration. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Neptune 4 Max 549 € vs CORE One+ 1199 € — Neptune 4 Max wins (+118%)
- Work area: Neptune 4 Max 420×420 mm vs CORE One+ 250×220 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+221%)
- Build height Z: Neptune 4 Max 480 mm vs CORE One+ 270 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+78%)
- Max colors: Neptune 4 Max 1 vs CORE One+ 5 — CORE One+ wins (+400%)
- Enclosed chamber: CORE One+ yes, Neptune 4 Max no
Which one to choose
Choose Neptune 4 Max if…
you value price, work area and build height z.
Choose CORE One+ if…
you value max colors, enclosed chamber and multicolor printing.
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