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Creality CR-M4 vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
What CR-M4 does better (6) and where Neptune 4 Max wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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3.2Speed6.7
8.6Print quality7.0
6.6Material versatility2.8
7.4Build volume6.0
2.6Ease of use4.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
CR-M4Neptune 4 Max
| CR-M4 | Neptune 4 Max | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 865 mm | 740 mm | +125 mm |
| Width | 655 mm | 658 mm | −3 mm |
| Depth | 700 mm | 632 mm | +68 mm |
| Weight | 22.5 kg | 18.1 kg | +4.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is CR-M4 better than Neptune 4 Max?
- Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)Yes · Neptune 4 Max: No
- Build volume95.2 L vs 84.7 L+12%
- Max bed temperature100 °C vs 80 °C+25%
- Number of supported materials5 vs 4+25%
- Build width (X)450 mm vs 420 mm+7%
- Build depth (Y)450 mm vs 420 mm+7%
Why is Neptune 4 Max better than CR-M4?
- Max print speed120 mm/s vs 500 mm/s4.2×
- TouchscreenNo · CR-M4: Yes
- Build height (Z)470 mm vs 480 mm+2%
- Weight22.5 kg vs 18.1 kg+24%
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Technology | FDM / FFF (filament) | FDM / FFF (filament) |
| Motion system | CoreXY / XY-head | Bed-slinger (i3-style) |
| Delivered as | — | Partially assembled |
| All-metal frame | — | Yes |
| Klipper firmware | — | Yes |
| Build volume | ||
| Build width (X) | 450 mm | 420 mm |
| Build depth (Y) | 450 mm | 420 mm |
| Build height (Z) | 470 mm | 480 mm |
| Build volume | 95.2 L | 84.7 L |
| Speed | ||
| Max print speed | 120 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | — | 8,000 mm/s² |
| Print quality | ||
| Finest layer height | 0.05 mm | 0.05 mm |
| Thickest layer height | 0.35 mm | 0.3 mm |
| Vibration compensation (input shaping) | — | Yes |
| Automatic bed levelling | — | Yes |
| Extruder & hotend | ||
| Max nozzle temperature | — | 300 °C |
| Direct-drive extruder | Yes | Yes |
| Default nozzle | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Nozzle material | — | brass |
| Swappable nozzle / hotend | — | Yes |
| Toolheads | 1 | 1 |
| Nozzles | 1 | 1 |
| Filament diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Supported materials | ABS, PA, PETG, PLA, TPU | ABS, PETG, PLA, TPU |
| Number of supported materials | 5 | 4 |
| Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF) | Yes | No |
| Print bed | ||
| Heated bed | Yes | Yes |
| Max bed temperature | 100 °C | 80 °C |
| Enclosure | ||
| Enclosed build chamber | Yes | — |
| Actively heated chamber | — | No |
| Chamber light | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity & control | ||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, SD card | Wi-Fi, USB, SD card |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| SD card | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Screen size | 4.3″ | 4.3″ |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Built-in camera | — | No |
| Filament runout sensor | — | Yes |
| Power-loss recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Silent stepper drivers | — | Yes |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 655 mm | 658 mm |
| Depth | 700 mm | 632 mm |
| Height | 865 mm | 740 mm |
| Weight | 22.5 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Rated power | 800 W | — |
