QIDI Tech Q1 Pro vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
The QIDI Tech Q1 Pro (2024, €449) and the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max (2023, €470) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
On the technical side, only the QIDI Tech Q1 Pro is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max offers more build volume (420×420×480 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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| QIDI Tech Q1 Pro €449 | Elegoo Neptune 4 Max €470 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 245×245×240 mm | 420×420×480 mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 17 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 600 mm/s 🏆 | 500 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² 🏆 | 8,000 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 350 °C 🏆 | 300 °C |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | brass |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 35 mm³/s 🏆 | 32 mm³/s |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C 🏆 | 110 °C |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | auto mesh + strain gauge | 121-point auto mesh |
| Enclosed | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Heated chamber | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | No |
| AMS type | — | — |
| AMS slots | — | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes (1080p) | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Flow calibration | Yes | No |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Qidi Studio (OrcaSlicer fork) | Elegoo Cura |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | 65 dB 🏆 | — |
| Power | 650 W 🏆 | 1000 W |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the QIDI Tech Q1 Pro wins (600 mm/s vs 500 mm/s).
- On price, QIDI Tech Q1 Pro is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: QIDI Tech Q1 Pro or Elegoo Neptune 4 Max?
- 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.