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Elegoo Neptune 4 Max vs FLSUN S1
What Neptune 4 Max does better (6) and where S1 wins (7) — every spec side by side.
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6.7Speed9.7
7.0Print quality5.2
2.8Material versatility7.6
6.0Build volume2.8
4.5Ease of use8.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Neptune 4 MaxS1
| Neptune 4 Max | S1 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 740 mm | 1,030 mm | −290 mm |
| Width | 658 mm | 550 mm | +108 mm |
| Depth | 632 mm | 595 mm | +37 mm |
| Weight | 18.1 kg | 39 kg | −20.9 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Neptune 4 Max better than S1?
- Build volume84.7 L vs 34.6 L2.4×
- Finest layer height0.05 mm vs 0.1 mm2×
- Weight18.1 kg vs 39 kg2.2×
- Build height (Z)480 mm vs 430 mm+12%
- Build width (X)420 mm vs 320 mm+31%
- Build depth (Y)420 mm vs 320 mm+31%
Why is S1 better than Neptune 4 Max?
- Max print speed500 mm/s vs 1,200 mm/s2.4×
- Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)No · Neptune 4 Max: Yes
- Built-in cameraNo · Neptune 4 Max: Yes
- Max nozzle temperature300 °C vs 350 °C+17%
- Max bed temperature80 °C vs 120 °C+50%
- Number of supported materials4 vs 102.5×
- Screen size4.3″ vs 7″+63%
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Technology | FDM / FFF (filament) | FDM / FFF (filament) |
| Motion system | Bed-slinger (i3-style) | Delta |
| Delivered as | Partially assembled | Partially assembled |
| All-metal frame | Yes | Yes |
| Klipper firmware | Yes | — |
| Build volume | ||
| Build width (X) | 420 mm | 320 mm |
| Build depth (Y) | 420 mm | 320 mm |
| Build height (Z) | 480 mm | 430 mm |
| Build volume | 84.7 L | 34.6 L |
| Speed | ||
| Max print speed | 500 mm/s | 1,200 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 8,000 mm/s² | — |
| Max volumetric flow | — | 110 mm³/s |
| Print quality | ||
| Finest layer height | 0.05 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Thickest layer height | 0.3 mm | 0.35 mm |
| Vibration compensation (input shaping) | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic bed levelling | Yes | Yes |
| Extruder & hotend | ||
| Max nozzle temperature | 300 °C | 350 °C |
| Direct-drive extruder | Yes | Yes |
| Default nozzle | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Nozzle material | brass | hardened steel |
| Swappable nozzle / hotend | Yes | Yes |
| Toolheads | 1 | 1 |
| Nozzles | 1 | 1 |
| Filament diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Supported materials | ABS, PETG, PLA, TPU | ABS, ASA, Carbon, PA, PC, PETG, PLA, PVA, TPU, Wood |
| Number of supported materials | 4 | 10 |
| Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF) | No | Yes |
| Print bed | ||
| Heated bed | Yes | Yes |
| Max bed temperature | 80 °C | 120 °C |
| Flexible magnetic build plate | — | Yes |
| Enclosure | ||
| Enclosed build chamber | — | Yes |
| Actively heated chamber | No | — |
| Air filter (carbon / HEPA) | — | Yes |
| Chamber light | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity & control | ||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, SD card | Wi-Fi, USB |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| SD card | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| Screen size | 4.3″ | 7″ |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Built-in camera | No | Yes |
| Camera resolution | — | 2.1 MP |
| Filament runout sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Power-loss recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Silent stepper drivers | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in filament drying | — | Yes |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 658 mm | 550 mm |
| Depth | 632 mm | 595 mm |
| Height | 740 mm | 1,030 mm |
| Weight | 18.1 kg | 39 kg |
| Rated power | — | 1,300 W |
