Elegoo Neptune 4 Max vs Qidi Tech Plus4
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Neptune 4 Max and Plus4 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Neptune 4 Max if work area and build height z matters more; choose Plus4 if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Plus4 scores 63/100 against 42/100 for Neptune 4 Max.
| Parameter |
Neptune 4 Max
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Plus4
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 549 € | 799 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm | 50.5 × 48.7 × 55 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18.1 kg | 27 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 305 × 305 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 480 mm | 280 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 850 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | 305 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 480 mm | 280 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 370 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 85 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 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 | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | True |
| Max colors | 1 | 16 |
| 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. | The machine relies on an architecture based on Klipper firmware, which provides advanced computational performance and native features like input shaping to reduce vibrations during high-speed movements. Users can interface via the integrated 5-inch touchscreen or through the standard Klipper web interface. The recommended official slicing software is QIDI Studio, a program derived from PrusaSlicer and Orca Slicer, optimized to leverage the machine's profiles and proprietary print parameters. However, the system maintains an open approach and is fully compatible with third-party slicers such as Orca Slicer, PrusaSlicer, and Cura, ensuring maximum flexibility in the daily workflow. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Neptune 4 Max 420×420 mm vs Plus4 305×305 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+90%)
- Max colors: Neptune 4 Max 1 vs Plus4 16 — Plus4 wins (+1500%)
- Build height Z: Neptune 4 Max 480 mm vs Plus4 280 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+71%)
- Price: Neptune 4 Max 549 € vs Plus4 799 € — Neptune 4 Max wins (+46%)
- Enclosed chamber: Plus4 yes, Neptune 4 Max no
Which one to choose
Choose Neptune 4 Max if…
you value work area, build height z and price.
Choose Plus4 if…
you value max colors, enclosed chamber and multicolor printing.
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