Elegoo Neptune 4 Max vs QIDI Tech Q2
The Elegoo Neptune 4 Max (2023, €470) and the QIDI Tech Q2 (2025, €499) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
On the technical side, only the QIDI Tech Q2 is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and only the QIDI Tech Q2 supports multicolor (AMS).
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 | QIDI Tech Q2 €499 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 420×420×480 mm 🏆 | 270×270×256 mm |
| Weight | 17.5 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s 🏆 |
| Max acceleration | 8,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² 🏆 |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C | 370 °C 🏆 |
| Nozzle material | brass | Bimetal hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 32 mm³/s 🏆 | — |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 110 °C | 120 °C 🏆 |
| Bed material | PEI plate | Dual-sided textured PEI |
| Auto-leveling | 121-point auto mesh | Automatic (load cell sensor integrated into hotend) |
| Enclosed | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Heated chamber | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | Yes 🏆 |
| AMS type | — | — |
| AMS slots | — | 4 🏆 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Camera | — | Yes () |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | — |
| Flow calibration | No | — |
| Input shaping | Yes | — |
| Pressure advance | Yes | — |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Elegoo Cura | QIDI Studio |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | — |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 1000 W | 350 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the QIDI Tech Q2 wins.
- On price, Elegoo Neptune 4 Max is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Elegoo Neptune 4 Max or QIDI Tech Q2?
- 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.