Elegoo Neptune 4 Max vs Prusa Research Mini+
The Elegoo Neptune 4 Max (2023, €470) and the Prusa Research Mini+ (2020, €419) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The Prusa Research Mini+ is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 51 (~11%) versus the other.
On the technical side, the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max offers more build volume (420×420×480 mm).
Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.
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| Elegoo Neptune 4 Max €470 | Prusa Research Mini+ €419 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 420×420×480 mm 🏆 | 180³ mm |
| Weight | 17.5 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 500 mm/s 🏆 | 200 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 8,000 mm/s² 🏆 | 2,500 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C 🏆 | 280 °C |
| Nozzle material | brass | brass |
| Drive type | direct | bowden |
| Flow rate | 32 mm³/s 🏆 | — |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 85 °C | 100 °C 🏆 |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | 121-point auto mesh | auto mesh |
| Enclosed | No | No |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | No |
| AMS type | — | — |
| AMS slots | — | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | — | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Measures its own vibrations (built-in sensor) | Yes | No |
| Calibrates flow by itself (sensor) | — | — |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Elegoo Cura | PrusaSlicer |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 1000 W | 240 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max wins (500 mm/s vs 200 mm/s).
- On price, Prusa Research Mini+ is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Elegoo Neptune 4 Max or Prusa Research Mini+?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Elegoo Neptune 4 Max with 420×420×480 mm.