Neptune 4 Pro vs Q1 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Neptune 4 Pro and Q1 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Neptune 4 Pro if price matters more; choose Q1 Pro if enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Q1 Pro scores 56/100 against 38/100 for Neptune 4 Pro.
| Parameter |
Neptune 4 Pro
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Q1 Pro
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | 599 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm | 47.7 × 46.7 × 48.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.9 kg | 17 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 225 × 225 mm | 245 × 245 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 265 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 650 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 225 mm | 245 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 265 mm | 240 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 350 °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 | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | False |
| Max colors | 1 | 1 |
| 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. | Running on native Klipper firmware, the machine offers an open and accessible control interface via local network (Fluidd or Mainsail). It is natively compatible with QIDI Slicer (derived from PrusaSlicer/Orca), but easily supports all major third-party slicers. It includes advanced features such as input shaping and automatic calibration to maximize print quality at high speeds without requiring registration to proprietary cloud services. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Neptune 4 Pro 299 € vs Q1 Pro 599 € — Neptune 4 Pro wins (+100%)
- Enclosed chamber: Q1 Pro yes, Neptune 4 Pro no
- Max print speed: Neptune 4 Pro 500 mm/s vs Q1 Pro 600 mm/s — Q1 Pro wins (+20%)
- Work area: Neptune 4 Pro 225×225 mm vs Q1 Pro 245×245 mm — Q1 Pro wins (+19%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Neptune 4 Pro 300 °C vs Q1 Pro 350 °C — Q1 Pro wins (+17%)
Which one to choose
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