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Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro vs Voxelab Aquila D1

What Neptune 3 Pro does better (7) and where Aquila D1 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro
Elegoo · 2022Neptune 3 Pro
6.0Score
7 advantages≈ $220
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Voxelab Aquila D1
Voxelab · 2022Aquila D1
5.3Score
4 advantages≈ $420
4.9Speed4.9
7.0Print quality2.6
2.5Material versatility7.0
6.2Build volume5.7
5.8Ease of use5.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Neptune 3 ProAquila D1
475 × 515445470 × 551440
Neptune 3 ProAquila D1Difference
Height515 mm551 mm−36 mm
Width475 mm470 mm+5 mm
Depth445 mm440 mm+5 mm
Weight8.1 kg9 kg−0.9 kg

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

Why is Neptune 3 Pro better than Aquila D1?

  1. Finest layer height0.05 mm vs 0.1 mm2×
  2. Direct-drive extruderYes · Aquila D1: No
  3. Build volume14.2 L vs 13.8 L+3%
  4. Delivered asPartially assembled vs Kit
  5. Build height (Z)280 mm vs 250 mm+12%
  6. Number of supported materials6 vs 5+20%
  7. Weight8.1 kg vs 9 kg+11%

Why is Aquila D1 better than Neptune 3 Pro?

  1. Max nozzle temperature260 °C vs 300 °C+15%
  2. Max bed temperature100 °C vs 110 °C+10%
  3. Build width (X)225 mm vs 235 mm+4%
  4. Build depth (Y)225 mm vs 235 mm+4%
Specifications

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General
TechnologyFDM / FFF (filament)FDM / FFF (filament)
Motion systemBed-slinger (i3-style)Bed-slinger (i3-style)
Delivered asPartially assembledKit
All-metal frameYesYes
Build volume
Build width (X)225 mm235 mm
Build depth (Y)225 mm235 mm
Build height (Z)280 mm250 mm
Build volume14.2 L13.8 L
Speed
Max print speed180 mm/s180 mm/s
Print quality
Finest layer height0.05 mm0.1 mm
Thickest layer height0.3 mm0.4 mm
Automatic bed levellingYes—
Extruder & hotend
Max nozzle temperature260 °C300 °C
Direct-drive extruderYesNo
Default nozzle0.4 mm0.4 mm
Nozzle materialbrassbrass
Swappable nozzle / hotendYesYes
Toolheads11
Nozzles11
Filament diameter1.75 mm1.75 mm
Supported materialsABS, PETG, PLA, Stone, TPU, WoodABS, HIPS, PETG, PLA, TPU
Number of supported materials65
Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)NoNo
Print bed
Heated bedYesYes
Max bed temperature100 °C110 °C
Enclosure
Chamber lightYes—
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityUSB, SD cardUSB, SD card
USBYesYes
SD cardYesYes
Screen size4.3″4.3″
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in cameraNo—
Filament runout sensor—Yes
Power-loss recoveryYesYes
Silent stepper driversYes—
Size & power
Width475 mm470 mm
Depth445 mm440 mm
Height515 mm551 mm
Weight8.1 kg9 kg
Rated power360 W350 W
Noise level48 dB—
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