Elegoo Neptune 4 Max vs Prusa Research MK4S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Neptune 4 Max and MK4S are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Neptune 4 Max if work area and price matters more; choose MK4S if multicolor printing matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Neptune 4 Max scores 42/100 against 17/100 for MK4S.
| Parameter |
Neptune 4 Max
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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MK4S
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 549 € | 999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18.1 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 480 mm | 220 mm |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 480 mm | — |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 85 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | — |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | True |
| Max colors | 1 | — |
| 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. | PrusaSlicer (optimized) and Prusa Connect for remote control. The machine accepts G-code from any slicer (Cura, Simplify3D) and communicates via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi using an open Marlin-based protocol. Compatible with OctoPrint and offline management. Does not require a Prusa account to print, unlike machines with proprietary firmware that block features without connection. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Neptune 4 Max 420×420 mm vs MK4S 250×210 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+236%)
- Price: Neptune 4 Max 549 € vs MK4S 999 € — Neptune 4 Max wins (+82%)
- Native Klipper: Neptune 4 Max yes, MK4S no
- Multicolor printing: MK4S yes, Neptune 4 Max no
- Multicolor requires accessory: MK4S yes, Neptune 4 Max no
Which one to choose
Choose Neptune 4 Max if…
you value work area, price and native klipper.
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