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ELEGOO Neptune 4 Max

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ELEGOO Neptune 4 Max
ELEGOO Neptune 4 Max
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RankOlder modelBest 3D Printers
Ranking Net Score+37+37 from reviews0 from votes
Sources2722 positive · 17 negative
Priced at$439.99

Released Sep 2023

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Older model in Best 3D Printers
Priced at$439.99

Released Sep 2023

Shop on AmazonShop on Google
+37Ranking net score+37 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore27 sources

The Elegoo Neptune 4 Max is a high-speed FDM 3D printer with a large 420 x 420 x 480 mm build volume, up to 500 mm/s printing speed, and a 300°C high-temp nozzle, ideal for large-scale fabrication.

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Total +37 pts

Net positive 5

Net zero 1

Net negative 3

Sentiment
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27 sources
Redditdiscussion

Elegoo Centuari Carbon Or Elegoo Neptune 4 Max

  • Print Quality-1 pts

    I've found the CC to have much better quality.

  • Size, Design & Access+1 pts

    The Neptune 4 Max is good if you're going to be focusing on large prints for cosplay.

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I've found the CC to have much better quality. The Neptune 4 Max is good if you're going to be focusing on large prints for cosplay.
Redditdiscussion

Is Elegoo Neptune 4 Max Still The Printer To Avoid

  • Print Quality+1 pts

    As an owner of N4Plus I can say that I am satisfied with the quality and stability of work.

  • Build Plate & Leveling+1 pts

    put silicone bushings on the bed and solved the issue with frequent calibration

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As an owner of N4Plus I can say that I am satisfied with the quality and stability of work. put silicone bushings on the bed and solved the issue with frequent calibration
YouTube
  • Print Quality+5 pts

    the surface is clean and the cooling is good

  • Materials, Multicolor & Versatility+5 pts

    the 5.2 to1 ratio dual gear extruder works very well

  • Size, Design & Access-5 pts

    challenges arise with larger models like the trash can we maximizing the Z height with a 0.4 mm nozzle at a high speed is not ideal in decorative prints

the surface is clean and the cooling is good the 5.2 to1 ratio dual gear extruder works very well challenges arise with larger models like the trash can we maximizing the Z height with a 0.4 mm nozzle at a high speed is not ideal in decorative prints
YouTube
  • Print Quality+5 pts

    there's a little bit of ghosting there some vibrations but pretty minor overall looks great

there's a little bit of ghosting there some vibrations but pretty minor overall looks great
YouTube
  • Print Quality+5 pts

    the smooth finish and durability of pla are exactly what we were looking for

  • Reliability0 pts

    the Neptune is definitely not immune to this but honestly it's not a deal breaker for me

the smooth finish and durability of pla are exactly what we were looking for the Neptune is definitely not immune to this but honestly it's not a deal breaker for me
YouTube
  • Print Quality+5 pts

    the bottom here looks pretty good

  • Noise & Fumes+5 pts

    and off button it becomes very quiet

the bottom here looks pretty good and off button it becomes very quiet
YouTube
  • Print Quality+5 pts

    that's looking great very even thickness perfect

that's looking great very even thickness perfect
YouTube
  • Print Quality-5 pts

    one of the biggest issues that I'm running into right now with the machine is just a lot of the stringing that I'm getting with a lot of my prints

one of the biggest issues that I'm running into right now with the machine is just a lot of the stringing that I'm getting with a lot of my prints
Redditdiscussion

Elegoo Neptune 4 Max With Coprint Multicolor

  • Build Plate & Leveling+1 pts

    I'm now permanently leveled and don't have to mess with it every third print.

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I'm now permanently leveled and don't have to mess with it every third print.
YouTube
  • Build Plate & Leveling+5 pts

    the bed is leveled correctly at least here in the center

the bed is leveled correctly at least here in the center
Redditdiscussion

Is Elegoo Neptune 4 Max Still The Printer To Avoid

  • Print Quality+1 pts

    It prints well now

  • Build Plate & Leveling-1 pts

    At first, I was quite annoyed because I couldn't get the leveling right; this seems to be the most popular struggle.

  • Setup & Ease of Use-1 pts

    the setup was quite frustrating.

  • Size, Design & Access+1 pts

    the build volume is definitely a huge advantage over other printers if you're into printing big parts.

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It prints well now At first, I was quite annoyed because I couldn't get the leveling right; this seems to be the most popular struggle. the setup was quite frustrating. the build volume is definitely a huge advantage over other printers if you're into printing big parts.
YouTube
  • Print Quality+5 pts

    everything came out solid where it was supposed to be solid a little bit more fragile where it was supposed to be fragile and again everything is 100% symmetrical on how it was supposed to look on both ends

  • Size, Design & Access+5 pts

    I wanted to see if this was able to actually do it at this size and it was able to

everything came out solid where it was supposed to be solid a little bit more fragile where it was supposed to be fragile and again everything is 100% symmetrical on how it was supposed to look on both ends I wanted to see if this was able to actually do it at this size and it was able to
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  • Build Quality & Safety-5 pts

    It should be a dual belt system or a rail or a some type of better gantry system that doesn't need adjustment

  • Print Quality+5 pts

    How do How do the supports break away? Ready? Ooh. Little little ASMR for you guys. Yeah. Okay. Not bad.

How do How do the supports break away? Ready? Ooh. Little little ASMR for you guys. Yeah. Okay. Not bad. It should be a dual belt system or a rail or a some type of better gantry system that doesn't need adjustment
YouTube
  • Print Quality+5 pts

    there's no sign of ghosting or ringing here

there's no sign of ghosting or ringing here
YouTube
  • Reliability+5 pts

    they're all durable workhorses that require very little tinkering to get great prints

they're all durable workhorses that require very little tinkering to get great prints
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  • Reliability-5 pts

    it took me months of setup and troubleshooting, working with Elegoo support team, plus a couple of firmware updates from Elegoo to get consistent printing

it took me months of setup and troubleshooting, working with Elegoo support team, plus a couple of firmware updates from Elegoo to get consistent printing
Redditdiscussion

Is Elegoo Neptune 4 Max Still The Printer To Avoid

  • Build Plate & Leveling-1 pts

    the gigantic bed requires heatsoaking before leveling, simply because its such a big bed.

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the gigantic bed requires heatsoaking before leveling, simply because its such a big bed.
Redditdiscussion

Elegoo Centuari Carbon Or Elegoo Neptune 4 Max

  • Build Plate & Leveling-1 pts

    bed was too big and was never flat enough

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bed was too big and was never flat enough
YouTube
  • Build Plate & Leveling+5 pts

    it's really not that bad of a job to to do printer maintenance and level one of these Eligu Neptune uh beds slingers.

it's really not that bad of a job to to do printer maintenance and level one of these Eligu Neptune uh beds slingers.
Redditdiscussion

Elegoo Neptune 4 Max With Coprint Multicolor

  • Materials, Multicolor & Versatility-1 pts

    If you want to print with anything other than PLA, you need an enclosure.

  • Setup & Ease of Use-1 pts

    If you enjoy months of tinkering to set up the printer properly

  • Size, Design & Access+1 pts

    no reasonably priced 3D printer beats the bed size at this time.

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If you want to print with anything other than PLA, you need an enclosure. If you enjoy months of tinkering to set up the printer properly no reasonably priced 3D printer beats the bed size at this time.

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Net positive 5

Net zero 1

Net negative 3

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