Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro vs Prusa Research MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Neptune 4 Pro and MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Neptune 4 Pro if price matters more; choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if max colors matters more.
| Parameter |
Neptune 4 Pro
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | 819 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.9 kg | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 225 × 225 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 265 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 225 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 265 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| 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. | The MK4S runs proprietary Prusa firmware based on Marlin, not GRBL. It is managed through PrusaSlicer (with over 180 official profiles included), Simplify3D, or Cura with community profiles. Files are loaded via USB, local network, or PrusaConnect and the Prusa mobile app; it is not compatible with LightBurn or LaserGRBL, being a filament printer. The machine can run fully offline with no cloud dependency, and receives regular firmware updates along with pre-tuned profiles for Prusament materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Neptune 4 Pro 299 € vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Neptune 4 Pro wins (+174%)
- Max colors: Neptune 4 Pro 1 vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 5 — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+400%)
- Native Klipper: Neptune 4 Pro yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Multicolor printing: MK4S 3D Printer kit yes, Neptune 4 Pro no
- Multicolor requires accessory: MK4S 3D Printer kit yes, Neptune 4 Pro no
Which one to choose
Choose Neptune 4 Pro if…
you value price, native klipper and build height z.
Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value max colors, multicolor printing and max bed temperature.
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