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Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro vs Elegoo Neptune 4
What Neptune 3 Pro does better (4) and where Neptune 4 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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4.6Speed8.3
7.8Print quality7.0
2.6Material versatility7.0
6.1Build volume5.2
5.7Ease of use4.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Neptune 3 ProNeptune 4
| Neptune 3 Pro | Neptune 4 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 515 mm | 515 mm | = |
| Width | 475 mm | 475 mm | = |
| Depth | 445 mm | 445 mm | = |
| Weight | 8.1 kg | 8.3 kg | −0.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Neptune 3 Pro better than Neptune 4?
- Build volume14.2 L vs 13.4 L+6%
- Build height (Z)280 mm vs 265 mm+6%
- Number of supported materials6 vs 4+50%
- Weight8.1 kg vs 8.3 kg+2%
Why is Neptune 4 better than Neptune 3 Pro?
- Max print speed180 mm/s vs 500 mm/s2.8×
- Max nozzle temperature260 °C vs 300 °C+15%
- Max bed temperature100 °C vs 110 °C+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Technology | FDM / FFF (filament) | FDM / FFF (filament) |
| Motion system | Bed-slinger (i3-style) | Bed-slinger (i3-style) |
| Delivered as | Partially assembled | Partially assembled |
| All-metal frame | Yes | Yes |
| Klipper firmware | — | Yes |
| Build volume | ||
| Build width (X) | 225 mm | 225 mm |
| Build depth (Y) | 225 mm | 225 mm |
| Build height (Z) | 280 mm | 265 mm |
| Build volume | 14.2 L | 13.4 L |
| Speed | ||
| Max print speed | 180 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Print quality | ||
| Finest layer height | 0.05 mm | 0.05 mm |
| Thickest layer height | 0.3 mm | 0.3 mm |
| Vibration compensation (input shaping) | — | Yes |
| Automatic bed levelling | Yes | Yes |
| Extruder & hotend | ||
| Max nozzle temperature | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Direct-drive extruder | Yes | Yes |
| Default nozzle | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Nozzle material | brass | brass |
| Swappable nozzle / hotend | Yes | Yes |
| Toolheads | 1 | 1 |
| Nozzles | 1 | 1 |
| Filament diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Supported materials | ABS, PETG, PLA, Stone, TPU, Wood | ABS, PETG, PLA, TPU |
| Number of supported materials | 6 | 4 |
| Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF) | No | No |
| Print bed | ||
| Heated bed | Yes | Yes |
| Max bed temperature | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Enclosure | ||
| Chamber light | Yes | — |
| Connectivity & control | ||
| Connectivity | USB, SD card | USB, SD card |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| SD card | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| Screen size | 4.3″ | 4.3″ |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Built-in camera | No | No |
| Filament runout sensor | — | Yes |
| Power-loss recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Silent stepper drivers | Yes | Yes |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 475 mm | 475 mm |
| Depth | 445 mm | 445 mm |
| Height | 515 mm | 515 mm |
| Weight | 8.1 kg | 8.3 kg |
| Rated power | 360 W | — |
| Noise level | 48 dB | — |
