Compare Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
In this technical comparison between the Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus and the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two 3D Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around ~$479.00 - $549.00 and ~$470.00 - $550.00 USD.
| Specifications |
Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus |
Elegoo Neptune 4 Max |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | April 2024 | December 2023 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 300× 300× 330 mm | 420× 420× 480 mm (One of the largest in its class) |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 600 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s 2 | Max Speed: 500 mm/s (Default: 250 mm/s); Max Acceleration: 8,000 mm/s2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.1–0.35 mm (Typical accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) | 0.1–0.4 mm (Typical accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | All-metal Direct Drive Extruder (Upgraded high-speed kit) | Dual-Gear Direct Drive (5.2:1 Reduction Ratio; only 290g) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 300 °C (60W Ceramic Heater) | 300 °C (60W Ceramic Heating Element) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm "Unicorn" Quick-Swap (Tri-metal: Copper alloy with Steel tip and Titanium heatbreak) | 0.4 mm Special High-Flow Brass Nozzle (Extended length) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 100 °C; Flexible PEI Spring Steel Build Plate | 85 °C; PEI Magnetic Spring Steel Build Plate (430 × 430 mm area) |
| Leveling System | Hands-free Auto-Leveling (One-click auto-calibration with G-sensor for Input Shaping) | 121-Point (11x11) Auto Bed Leveling with Inductive Sensor + Manual Knobs |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, TPU (95A), PETG, ABS, PLA-CF, PETG-CF, CR-Carbon | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, and Nylon |
| Smart Sensors | Filament Runout Sensor and Power Loss Recovery | Filament Runout Sensor and Power Loss Recovery |
| Air Management | Open Frame (No built-in filtration) | Open Frame; Built-in LED light strips on gantry and nozzle |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, WLAN (Ethernet via USB adapter), USB Drive | Wi-Fi, WLAN (Ethernet), USB Port |
| Camera & AI | Optional (Supports "Nebula Camera" for monitoring and timelapses) | Supports external USB camera (not included) for remote monitoring |
| Remote Mgmt | Creality Cloud App, Creality Print (Web/Desktop) | Klipper Web Interface (Fluidd/Mainsail) via browser; Mobile App |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch HD Color Touchscreen | 4.3-inch Magnetic Capacitive Touchscreen (Removable/Handheld) |
| Compatible Slicers | Creality Print (v5.0+ recommended), Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer | Elegoo Cura, Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 410× 445× 577 mm; Net Weight: 11.5 kg | 658× 632× 740 mm; Net Weight: 18.1 kg |
| Power & Noise | 350W Power Supply; Typical Operating Noise: ≤ 55dB (Silent Mode) | 400W–500W Power Supply; Features a Massive Cooling Array (9600 RPM fans) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Gantry & Base, Touchscreen, Tool Kit (Pliers, Allen keys, wrenches), Spool Holder, Power Cable, USB Stick, 10m Starter Filament | Printer modules, Toolkit, 10m Starter Filament, USB Drive, Power Cable, Spare Nozzle |
| Price | ~$479.00 - $549.00 | ~$470.00 - $550.00 USD |
| Full Details | Ender-3 V3 Plus - Full Specifications | Neptune 4 Max - Full Specifications |