Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus vs Bambu Lab A1 Mini
The Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus (2023, €239) and the Bambu Lab A1 Mini (2023, €299) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 60 (~20%) versus the other.
On the technical side, only the Bambu Lab A1 Mini supports multicolor (AMS), and the Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus offers more build volume (320×320×385 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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| Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus €239 | Bambu Lab A1 Mini €299 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 320×320×385 mm 🏆 | 180³ mm |
| Weight | — | 5.5 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 12,000 mm/s² 🏆 | 10,000 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Nozzle material | — | stainless steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | — | 28 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 110 °C 🏆 | 80 °C |
| Bed material | PEI | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | Auto 121-point (11x11) | load cell + auto mesh |
| Enclosed | No | No |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | Yes 🏆 |
| AMS type | — | lite |
| AMS slots | — | 4 🏆 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Camera | — | Yes (1080p) |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | — | Yes |
| Flow calibration | — | Yes |
| Input shaping | — | Yes |
| Pressure advance | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Cura | Bambu Studio |
| OrcaSlicer | — | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | 48 dB 🏆 |
| Power | — | 150 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- On price, Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus or Bambu Lab A1 Mini?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus with 320×320×385 mm.