How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#compare286 models · updated Oct 23, 2026
  1. scrc.us.com
  2. Compare
  3. CR-6 MAX vs Neptune 4 Max

Creality CR-6 MAX vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max

What CR-6 MAX does better (1) and where Neptune 4 Max wins (10) — every spec side by side.

Creality CR-6 MAX
Creality · 2021CR-6 MAX
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ $1,050
vs
Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
Elegoo · 2023Neptune 4 Max
5.4Score
10 advantages≈ $400
Higher score
2.7Speed6.7
3.8Print quality7.0
2.2Material versatility2.8
5.0Build volume6.0
5.7Ease of use4.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

CR-6 MAXNeptune 4 Max
691 × 725640658 × 740632
CR-6 MAXNeptune 4 MaxDifference
Height725 mm740 mm−15 mm
Width691 mm658 mm+33 mm
Depth640 mm632 mm+8 mm
Weight18.5 kg18.1 kg+0.4 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is CR-6 MAX better than Neptune 4 Max?

  1. Max bed temperature90 °C vs 80 °C+12%

Why is Neptune 4 Max better than CR-6 MAX?

  1. Max print speed100 mm/s vs 500 mm/s5×
  2. Build volume64 L vs 84.7 L+32%
  3. Finest layer height0.1 mm vs 0.05 mm2×
  4. Direct-drive extruderNo · CR-6 MAX: Yes
  5. Max nozzle temperature260 °C vs 300 °C+15%
  6. Delivered asKit vs Partially assembled
  7. Build height (Z)400 mm vs 480 mm+20%
  8. Build width (X)400 mm vs 420 mm+5%
  9. Build depth (Y)400 mm vs 420 mm+5%
  10. Weight18.5 kg vs 18.1 kg+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Creality CR-6 MAXCreality CR-6 MAX≈ $1,0504.2
General
TechnologyFDM / FFF (filament)FDM / FFF (filament)
Motion systemBed-slinger (i3-style)Bed-slinger (i3-style)
Delivered asKitPartially assembled
All-metal frameYesYes
Klipper firmware—Yes
Build volume
Build width (X)400 mm420 mm
Build depth (Y)400 mm420 mm
Build height (Z)400 mm480 mm
Build volume64 L84.7 L
Speed
Max print speed100 mm/s500 mm/s
Max acceleration—8,000 mm/s²
Print quality
Finest layer height0.1 mm0.05 mm
Thickest layer height0.4 mm0.3 mm
Vibration compensation (input shaping)—Yes
Automatic bed levellingYesYes
Extruder & hotend
Max nozzle temperature260 °C300 °C
Direct-drive extruderNoYes
Default nozzle0.4 mm0.4 mm
Nozzle materialbrassbrass
Swappable nozzle / hotendYesYes
Toolheads11
Nozzles11
Filament diameter1.75 mm1.75 mm
Supported materialsPETG, PLA, TPU, WoodABS, PETG, PLA, TPU
Number of supported materials44
Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)NoNo
Print bed
Heated bedYesYes
Max bed temperature90 °C80 °C
Enclosure
Actively heated chamber—No
Chamber light—Yes
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityUSB, SD cardWi-Fi, USB, SD card
Wi-Fi—Yes
Ethernet—Yes
USBYesYes
SD cardYesYes
Bluetooth—No
Screen size4.3″4.3″
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in camera—No
Filament runout sensorYesYes
Power-loss recoveryYesYes
Silent stepper driversYesYes
Size & power
Width691 mm658 mm
Depth640 mm632 mm
Height725 mm740 mm
Weight18.5 kg18.1 kg
Rated power500 W—
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare