Neptune 4 Pro vs CORE One+
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Neptune 4 Pro and CORE One+ are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4×). Neptune 4 Pro costs less (~€299) and is the entry-level choice; CORE One+ offers more capability at a higher price (~€1199). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Neptune 4 Pro
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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CORE One+
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | ~1049–1349 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm | 41.5 × 44.4 × 55.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.9 kg | 22.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 225 × 225 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 265 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 225 mm | 220 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 265 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | — |
| Closed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto 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 |
| Requires external accessory | False | True |
| Maximum 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. | Natively compatible with PrusaSlicer (based on Slic3r, open-source), but it works with any slicer able to generate Marlin-flavored G-code, such as Cura, ideaMaker or Simplify3D. The firmware is a Prusa-modified Marlin 2, fully open: no lock-in to proprietary software or protocols. The user has full control over the machine, but PrusaSlicer is recommended for optimal performance, as it includes exclusive profiles and features like dynamic flow calibration. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Neptune 4 Pro 299 € vs CORE One+ 1199 € — Neptune 4 Pro wins (+301%)
- Maximum colors: Neptune 4 Pro 1 vs CORE One+ 5 — CORE One+ wins (+400%)
- Closed chamber: CORE One+ yes, Neptune 4 Pro no
- Native Klipper: Neptune 4 Pro yes, CORE One+ no
- Multicolor printing: CORE One+ yes, Neptune 4 Pro no
Which one to choose
Choose Neptune 4 Pro if…
you value price 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 CORE One+ if…
you value maximum colors, closed chamber and multicolor printing. «The maximum number of colors indicates how many distinct color zones or materials can be used in one print without manual intervention. Two colors cover most practical uses, including soluble support. Higher values are useful for complex decorative models or color-coded prototypes. Each additional color increases print time due to transition purges, so the practical benefit should be weighed against the added time cost.»
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