Elegoo Neptune 4 vs other items
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Elegoo Neptune 4 |
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| Version | June 2023 | |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 225 x 225 x 265 mm | |
| Speed & Accel | Max speed 500 mm/s (250 mm/s recommended); Max acceleration 12,000 mm/s² | |
| Layer Precision | 0.1 mm – 0.4 mm | |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Self-developed Dual-Gear Direct Drive (5.2:1 reduction ratio); weight reduced to 75% of previous models. | |
| Hotend Max Temp | 300°C (supports high-temp filaments like Nylon). | |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm standard; utilizes a copper-titanium bi-metal throat pipe for efficient heat dissipation | |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | Up to 110°C; PEI Magnetic Spring Steel plate. | |
| Leveling System | 121-point (11x11) auto bed leveling via inductive sensor, plus auxiliary manual leveling knobs. | |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, and Nylon. | |
| Smart Sensors | Filament run-out sensor, Power loss recovery. | |
| Air Management | Features a massive rear cooling fan array (4x4020 blower fans) attached to the X-axis for rapid layer cooling. | |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | USB, LAN (Ethernet), and MicroSD card. | |
| Camera & AI | Supports USB webcams via the Klipper interface (Fluidd/Mainsail) for remote monitoring. | |
| Remote Mgmt | Web-based control via LAN (Fluidd interface); supports remote file management and status updates. | |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch removable capacitive touchscreen (handheld corded design). | |
| Compatible Slicers | Elegoo Cura (included), standard Cura, PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer (most popular choice in 2026). | |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 475 x 445 x 515 mm; Net weight 8.3 kg. | |
| Power & Noise | ~50 dB during standard operation; significantly louder when the auxiliary fan array is at 100% speed. | |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer (partially assembled), Tool kit, 10m filament sample, USB drive, Spare nozzles, and the auxiliary fan assembly. | |
| Price | Approximately $210.00 - $240.00 USD | |