Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus vs Snapmaker Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Neptune 4 Plus and Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~8.6×). Neptune 4 Plus costs less (~€350) and is the entry-level choice; Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€2999). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Neptune 4 Plus
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer
Snapmaker
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~300–400 € | 2999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 53.3 × 51.7 × 63.8 cm | 66.5 × 94.3 × 70.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 14.4 kg | 52.9 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 320 × 320 mm | 350 × 400 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 385 mm | 400 mm |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 180 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.05 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 320 mm | 350 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 385 mm | 400 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 180 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 | True |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | False | — |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | — |
| Max colors | 1 | 2 |
| 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. | The official software is Snapmaker Luban, which integrates the tools needed to manage 3D printing, laser, and CNC operations into a single interface. It supports the direct import of common standard formats (STL, OBJ, SVG, DXF). The machine features Wi-Fi and USB connectivity, allowing for practical job dispatch. As an open system, 3D printing is also compatible with third-party slicers like Cura or PrusaSlicer, while for the laser module, it is possible to generate G-code with dedicated software and then export the file for offline execution. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Neptune 4 Plus 350 € vs Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer 2999 € — Neptune 4 Plus wins (+757%)
- Max print speed: Neptune 4 Plus 500 mm/s vs Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer 180 mm/s — Neptune 4 Plus wins (+178%)
- Enclosed chamber: Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer yes, Neptune 4 Plus no
- Max colors: Neptune 4 Plus 1 vs Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer 2 — Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer wins (+100%)
- Work area: Neptune 4 Plus 320×320 mm vs Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer 350×400 mm — Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer wins (+37%)
Which one to choose
Choose Neptune 4 Plus if…
you value price, max print speed and native klipper.
Choose Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer if…
you value enclosed chamber, max colors and work area.
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