Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
The Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro (2023, €329) and the Elegoo Centauri Carbon (2025, €349) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
On the technical side, only the Elegoo Centauri Carbon is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and the Elegoo Centauri Carbon offers more build volume (256³ 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 Pro €329 | Elegoo Centauri Carbon €349 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 225×225×265 mm | 256³ mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 8.7 kg | 16 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 8,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² 🏆 |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C | 320 °C 🏆 |
| Nozzle material | brass | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 32 mm³/s | 32 mm³/s |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | 121-point auto mesh | auto mesh + strain gauge |
| Enclosed | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | No |
| AMS type | — | — |
| AMS slots | — | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | — | Yes (720p) |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Flow calibration | No | Yes |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Elegoo Cura | Elegoo Slicer (OrcaSlicer fork) |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 350 W 🏆 | 400 W |
Verdict
- On price, Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro or Elegoo Centauri Carbon?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Elegoo Centauri Carbon with 256³ mm.