Bambu Lab A2L vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro
The Bambu Lab A2L (2026, €379) and the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro (2023, €329) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 50 (~13%) versus the other.
On the technical side, only the Bambu Lab A2L supports multicolor (AMS), and the Bambu Lab A2L offers more build volume (330×320×325 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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| Bambu Lab A2L €379 | Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro €329 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 330×320×325 mm 🏆 | 225×225×265 mm |
| Weight | 12.8 kg | 8.7 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 10,000 mm/s² 🏆 | 8,000 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Nozzle material | stainless steel | brass |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | — | 32 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 80 °C | 110 °C 🏆 |
| Bed material | Textured PEI plate | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | hands-free auto + offset | 121-point auto mesh |
| Enclosed | No | No |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes 🏆 | No |
| AMS type | lite | — |
| AMS slots | 4 🏆 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| Camera | Yes (1080p) | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Measures its own vibrations (built-in sensor) | Yes | — |
| Calibrates flow by itself (sensor) | Yes | — |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Bambu Studio | Elegoo Cura |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | 52 dB 🏆 | — |
| Power | — | 350 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- On price, Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Bambu Lab A2L or Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Bambu Lab A2L with 330×320×325 mm.