Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus vs Original Prusa MK4S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus and Original Prusa MK4S are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus if price matters more; choose Original Prusa MK4S if multicolor printing matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus scores 40/100 against 17/100 for Original Prusa MK4S.
| Parameter |
Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa MK4S
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~300–400 € | 999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 53.3 × 51.7 × 63.8 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 14.4 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 320 × 320 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 385 mm | 220 mm |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 320 mm | — |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 385 mm | — |
| Kinematics | cartesian | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | — |
| Closed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto leveling | mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Requires external accessory | False | True |
| Maximum colors | 1 | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The printer operates with Klipper firmware pre-installed on a 64-bit ARM processor, enabling advanced standard features like input shaping and pressure advance. The user interface is managed via a removable capacitive touchscreen and a dedicated web interface (Fluidd or Mainsail) for remote control and monitoring via Wi-Fi or LAN connection. For file preparation, the machine is compatible with major slicers on the market, including Elegoo Cura (bundled by the manufacturer), UltiMaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer. | 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
- Price: Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus 350 € vs Original Prusa MK4S 999 € — Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus wins (+185%)
- Work area: Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus 320×320 mm vs Original Prusa MK4S 250×210 mm — Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus wins (+95%)
- Native Klipper: Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus yes, Original Prusa MK4S no
- Multicolor printing: Original Prusa MK4S yes, Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus no
- Requires external accessory: Original Prusa MK4S yes, Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus no
Which one to choose
Choose Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus if…
you value price, work area and native klipper. «Klipper is an open-source firmware that offloads trajectory calculations from the microcontroller to a host computer, enabling all advanced features including input shaper and pressure advance. Native support eliminates the need to replace the firmware, a process that voids the warranty on some machines. Relevant for users who intend to tune advanced parameters; for basic use the difference from Marlin is minimal.»
Choose Original Prusa MK4S if…
you value multicolor printing. «Multicolor printing produces objects with distinct color zones without manual post-print painting. The most common method involves swapping the filament before depositing different color areas. Result quality depends on the precision of the swap and how transitions are managed, since mixed-material purge is always involved. This parameter should be assessed together with the maximum number of colors and whether an external accessory is required.»
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