Compare Elegoo Centauri Carbon vs Elegoo Neptune 4
In this technical comparison between the Elegoo Centauri Carbon and the Elegoo Neptune 4, 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 ~$299.00 - $349.00 USD and Approximately $210.00 - $240.00 USD.
| Specifications |
Elegoo Centauri Carbon |
Elegoo Neptune 4 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | February 2025 | June 2023 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 256× 256× 256 mm | 225 x 225 x 265 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 500 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s2 | Max speed 500 mm/s (250 mm/s recommended); Max acceleration 12,000 mm/s² |
| Layer Precision | 0.1 - 0.4 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) | 0.1 mm – 0.4 mm |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Hardened Steel Dual-Gear Direct Extruder (5.2:1 Reduction Ratio) | Self-developed Dual-Gear Direct Drive (5.2:1 reduction ratio); weight reduced to 75% of previous models. |
| Hotend Max Temp | 320 °C (60W Ceramic Heater with all-metal heatbreak) | 300°C (supports high-temp filaments like Nylon). |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm "Unicorn" style (Brass with Hardened Steel tip, >60HRC) | 0.4 mm standard; utilizes a copper-titanium bi-metal throat pipe for efficient heat dissipation |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 110 °C; Double-sided Magnetic Plate (Side A: Textured PEI / Side B: PLA-Specific "Cold" Surface) | Up to 110°C; PEI Magnetic Spring Steel plate. |
| Leveling System | Fully Automatic 121-point Calibration with 4 Pressure Sensors (No manual knobs) | 121-point (11x11) auto bed leveling via inductive sensor, plus auxiliary manual leveling knobs. |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, and Carbon/Glass Fiber reinforced filaments | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, and Nylon. |
| Smart Sensors | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, and Clog/Tangle Detection | Filament run-out sensor, Power loss recovery. |
| Air Management | Fully Enclosed; Internal Temperature Regulator Fan + Nano-Mineral Crystal Filter (Odour/VOC filtration) | Features a massive rear cooling fan array (4x4020 blower fans) attached to the X-axis for rapid layer cooling. |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi (2.4G/5G), USB Drive (8GB Internal EMMC storage) | USB, LAN (Ethernet), and MicroSD card. |
| Camera & AI | Built-in 720p HD Camera (Real-time monitoring, AI failure detection, and Timelapses) | Supports USB webcams via the Klipper interface (Fluidd/Mainsail) for remote monitoring. |
| Remote Mgmt | Elegoo OS (Klipper-based), Wi-Fi Remote Printing, OTA Firmware updates | Web-based control via LAN (Fluidd interface); supports remote file management and status updates. |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch Full-Color Capacitive Touchscreen | 4.3-inch removable capacitive touchscreen (handheld corded design). |
| Compatible Slicers | Elegoo Slicer (Recommended), OrcaSlicer, Cura | Elegoo Cura (included), standard Cura, PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer (most popular choice in 2026). |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 398× 404× 490 mm; Net Weight: 17.5 kg | 475 x 445 x 515 mm; Net weight 8.3 kg. |
| Power & Noise | 1100W Max (at 220V for rapid AC bed heating); Silent Drive Steppers (<50 dB) | ~50 dB during standard operation; significantly louder when the auxiliary fan array is at 100% speed. |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, Silicone Cleaning Brush, Waste Purge Bin, 200g Sample Filament, USB Drive | Printer (partially assembled), Tool kit, 10m filament sample, USB drive, Spare nozzles, and the auxiliary fan assembly. |
| Price | ~$299.00 - $349.00 USD | Approximately $210.00 - $240.00 USD |
| Full Details | Centauri Carbon - Full Specifications | Neptune 4 - Full Specifications |