Creality Ender-3 V3 KE vs. Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro
Both printers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be determined objectively.
The key differences
- The Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro has the larger build volume (225 × 225 × 265 mm).
| Creality Ender-3 V3 KE | Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €200 to €400 | €200 to €400 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | no longer listed in the EU manufacturer's shop | €219 (was €299) (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Design | Bed slinger | Bed slinger |
| Enclosure | open | open |
| Build volume | 220 × 220 × 240 mm (11.6 l) | 225 × 225 × 265 mm (13.4 l) |
| Dimensions | 433 × 366 × 490 mm | 475 × 445 × 515 mm |
| Weight | 7.8 kg | 8.9 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 8,000 mm/s² | not specified by the manufacturer |
| Nozzle (max.) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Extruder | Sprite direct drive, 60 W ceramic heater, bimetal heatbreak | Direct drive with dual-gear drive |
| Calibration | automatic, hands-free | automatic, 121 measuring points (11 × 11) |
| Multi-colour printing | no | no |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA (ABS, ASA only to a limited extent with an open build area) | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, Nylon (ABS, ASA, Nylon only to a limited extent with an open build area) |
| Camera | no | no |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, LAN, Creality Cloud | USB, LAN (no Wi-Fi) |
| Display | 4.3-inch colour touchscreen | 4.3-inch capacitive colour touchscreen, detachable |
Who is which one suitable for?
Creality Ender-3 V3 KE
Beginners on a small budget who want to use Wi-Fi printing.
- Sprite direct drive up to 300 °C
- Wi-Fi and Creality Cloud
Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro
Beginners on a small budget who print PLA and PETG.
- Segmented heated bed with two zones
- Automatic levelling with 121 points
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