Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro vs Qidi Tech Plus4

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Neptune 4 Pro and Plus4 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Neptune 4 Pro if price matters more; choose Plus4 if work area and max colors matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Plus4 scores 63/100 against 38/100 for Neptune 4 Pro.

Comparison generated from data and curated by juppiter78. Parameters are weighted by stated criteria and the calculation is reproducible. Published 13 jun 2026 · Last updated 19 jun 2026

Parameter	Neptune 4 Pro Elegoo F2 · Intermediate	Plus4 Qidi Tech F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year	2023	2024
Use tier	F2 — Intermediate	F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€)	299 €	799 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm)	47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm	50.5 × 48.7 × 55 cm
Weight (kg)	8.9 kg	27 kg
Work area (mm)	225 × 225 mm	305 × 305 mm
Z-axis height (mm)	265 mm	280 mm
Power (W)	—	850 W
Voltage (V)	—	240 V
Maximum speed	500 mm/s	600 mm/s
Declared precision	0.1 mm	—
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm)	225 mm	305 mm
Build height Z (mm)	265 mm	280 mm
Kinematics	Cartesian	CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C)	300 °C	370 °C
Max bed temperature (°C)	110 °C	120 °C
Max print speed (mm/s)	500 mm/s	600 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	True
Input shaper	True	True
Multicolor printing	False	True
Multicolor requires accessory	False	True
Max colors	1	16
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 machine relies on an architecture based on Klipper firmware, which provides advanced computational performance and native features like input shaping to reduce vibrations during high-speed movements. Users can interface via the integrated 5-inch touchscreen or through the standard Klipper web interface. The recommended official slicing software is QIDI Studio, a program derived from PrusaSlicer and Orca Slicer, optimized to leverage the machine's profiles and proprietary print parameters. However, the system maintains an open approach and is fully compatible with third-party slicers such as Orca Slicer, PrusaSlicer, and Cura, ensuring maximum flexibility in the daily workflow.