Neptune 4 Pro vs X-Max 3 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Neptune 4 Pro and X-Max 3 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3×). Neptune 4 Pro costs less (~€299) and is the entry-level choice; X-Max 3 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€899). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Neptune 4 Pro
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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X-Max 3 3D Printer
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | ~799–999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm | 55.3 × 55.3 × 60.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.9 kg | 30.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 225 × 225 mm | 325 × 325 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 265 mm | 315 mm |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 225 mm | 325 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 265 mm | 315 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 | — |
| 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. | The system relies on an architecture based on native Klipper firmware, a configuration that guarantees advanced kinematics management and precise control of accelerations through input shaping algorithms. The local and remote user interface is managed fluidly, allowing full monitoring of print parameters without the need to depend on mandatory external cloud services. For file preparation, the machine supports the main slicing software available on the market, including Qidi Print, OrcaSlicer, and PrusaSlicer, offering optimized profiles to enhance production times and the surface quality of components. Connectivity options include wired network and Wi-Fi, facilitating the integration of the device into local networks of laboratories or digital workshops. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Neptune 4 Pro 299 € vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 899 € — Neptune 4 Pro wins (+201%)
- Work area: Neptune 4 Pro 225×225 mm vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 325×325 mm — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+109%)
- Enclosed chamber: X-Max 3 3D Printer yes, Neptune 4 Pro no
- Max print speed: Neptune 4 Pro 500 mm/s vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 600 mm/s — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+20%)
- Build height Z: Neptune 4 Pro 265 mm vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 315 mm — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+19%)
Which one to choose
Choose X-Max 3 3D Printer if…
you value work area, enclosed chamber and max print speed.
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