When we reviewed the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro, we gave it 4.5 stars and the coveted Editor's Choice, and for good reason. This direct drive FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printer boasts linear rods, synchronized dual Z-axis threaded rods and a Klipper-based firmware. Now with $122 off the price, this $240 3D printer is fast, cheap and produces great quality prints.
Specifications of Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro
| Machine Footprint | 18.70 x 17.52 x 20.28 inches (475mm x 445mm x 515mm) |
| Build Volume | 8.85 x 8.85 x 10.43 inches (225mm x 225mm x 265mm) |
| Material | 1.75mm PLA, PLA+, TPU, PETG, Nylon, ABS |
| Power Supply | 310W |
| Bed Leveling | 121-Point Automatic Mesh Leveling |
| Nozzle | .4mm |
| Max. Nozzle Temperature | 300°C / 572°F |
| Max. Bed Temperature | 110°C / 230°F |
| Printing Speed | 30-500mm/s (Suggested Speed: 250mm/s) |
| Build Platform | Magnetic Flexible Removable PEI Platform |
| Connectivity | USB, microSD |
| Interface | 4.3-inch Color Touchscreen LCD |
With a build volume of 225mm x 225mm x 265mm, you get plenty of workspace. The texture PEI build platform and intelligent segmented heatbed means that the Neptune 4 Pro has excellent part adhesion, meaning you won't need glue to hold your prints in place.
Coming as a part-built kit, the Neptune 4 Pro is easy to assemble; just a few screws and you are ready to level the print bed. You need to do this manually, and then run a 121-point automated bed level sequence. After finally setting the Z-offset you're good to start printing with a range of filaments.
Running a branch of the Klipper firmware, the Neptune 4 Pro is much faster than is predecessors, which ran Marlin firmware. The increased speed of the Neptune 4 Pro means that you will need better cooling. Thankfully the Neptune 4 Pro has a huge part cooling fan that resides across the X-axis. There are three fan modes: mute, normal, and sport, with sport being the loudest and most powerful.
The Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro is a formidable printer that dominates this price-range. Speed, quality and impressive part-cooling makes this a great purchase for all levels of 3D printer enthusiasts.
