Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro vs Qidi Tech X-Plus 3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Neptune 4 Pro and X-Plus 3 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Neptune 4 Pro if price matters more; choose X-Plus 3 if work area and enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, X-Plus 3 scores 55/100 against 38/100 for Neptune 4 Pro.
| Parameter |
Neptune 4 Pro
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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X-Plus 3
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | 799 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm | 51.1 × 52.7 × 52.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.9 kg | 24.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 225 × 225 mm | 280 × 280 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 265 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 800 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 225 mm | 280 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 265 mm | 270 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 X-Plus 3 is natively supported by QIDI Print, the company's official slicer based on PrusaSlicer, which offers pre-configured and optimized profiles for supported materials, ensuring a ready-to-use experience. The software's user interface is designed to simplify the print preparation process, from support generation to advanced cooling configuration. Because the printer uses Klipper-based firmware, advanced users can interact directly via the integrated web interface (Fluidd or Mainsail), allowing for in-depth monitoring and fine-tuning of print parameters in real time. The system is also fully compatible with third-party software such as Ultimaker Cura, Simplify3D, standard PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer, offering maximum flexibility in workflows. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Neptune 4 Pro 299 € vs X-Plus 3 799 € — Neptune 4 Pro wins (+167%)
- Work area: Neptune 4 Pro 225×225 mm vs X-Plus 3 280×280 mm — X-Plus 3 wins (+55%)
- Enclosed chamber: X-Plus 3 yes, Neptune 4 Pro no
- Max print speed: Neptune 4 Pro 500 mm/s vs X-Plus 3 600 mm/s — X-Plus 3 wins (+20%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Neptune 4 Pro 300 °C vs X-Plus 3 350 °C — X-Plus 3 wins (+17%)
Which one to choose
Choose X-Plus 3 if…
you value work area, enclosed chamber and max print speed.
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