Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro vs Prusa Research CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Neptune 4 Pro and CORE One+ kit are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.5×). Neptune 4 Pro costs less (~€299) and is the entry-level choice; CORE One+ kit offers more capability at a higher price (~€1049). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Neptune 4 Pro
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | 1049 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 8.9 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 225 × 225 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 265 mm | 270 mm |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 225 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 265 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 200 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 machine is driven by Klipper firmware pre-installed on a proprietary 64-bit motherboard, ensuring rapid processing for advanced features like input shaping and pressure advance. The manufacturer provides a customized version of Cura (Elegoo Cura), but the printer is fully compatible with major third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer. Connectivity includes USB ports and a LAN network port, enabling remote management and direct print file transfers via the Fluidd or Mainsail web interfaces integrated into the system. | Prusa firmware based on Marlin, fully open source, with built-in input shaper for faster and cleaner prints. Official slicer: PrusaSlicer (free, optimized profiles), compatible with Cura and Simplify3D. Control via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi with Prusa Connect (optional). No filament DRM: full freedom to use third-party materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Neptune 4 Pro 299 € vs CORE One+ kit 1049 € — Neptune 4 Pro wins (+251%)
- Max print speed: Neptune 4 Pro 500 mm/s vs CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — Neptune 4 Pro wins (+150%)
- Max colors: Neptune 4 Pro 1 vs CORE One+ kit 5 — CORE One+ kit wins (+400%)
- Enclosed chamber: CORE One+ kit yes, Neptune 4 Pro no
- Native Klipper: Neptune 4 Pro yes, CORE One+ kit no
Which one to choose
Choose Neptune 4 Pro if…
you value price, max print speed and native klipper.
Choose CORE One+ kit if…
you value max colors, enclosed chamber and multicolor printing.
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