Creality Ender 3 V3 KE
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 8.4/10
- Wins
- 2/5
Creality Ender 3 V3 KE vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro
- The Creality Ender 3 V3 KE wins, 8.4 vs 8 out of 10.
- Neptune 4 Pro prints 1.2× the volume (225×225×265 ÷ 220×220×240 = 1.15) for more money.
- Same 500 mm/s top speed.
- Pick the Ender 3 V3 KE if your prints fit in 24 cm.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 0/5
The verdict
Buy the Ender 3 V3 KE.
8.4/10 vs Neptune 4 Pro's 8/10, and it wins 2 of 5 categories. The V3 KE is the best budget printer when WiFi and Klipper matter to you. The Bambu A1 Mini is the alternative at the same price; pick Bambu for polish, pick this for Klipper access and community customization.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Ender 3 V3 KECreality · FDM
vsNeptune 4 ProElegoo · FDM
| Ender 3 V3 KE | Spec | Neptune 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 11.6 L | Build volume | 13.4 L (wins) |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 8 kg | Weight | 10.5 kg |
Features
| Ender 3 V3 KE | Feature | Neptune 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Klipper firmware | Yes |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| Yes | Direct drive | Yes |
| Yes | PEI build plate | Yes |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Color screen | No |
| No | Linear rails | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Ender 3 V3 KE | Spec | Neptune 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (wins) | Value | 9 |
| 8 | Beginner Friendliness | 8 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 8 | Speed | 8 |
| 8 (wins) | Reliability | 7 |
| 8.4 (wins) | Overall | 8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 220 × 220 × 240 mm
- 225 × 225 × 265 mm
What owners say
Klipper and WiFi for [this price]? Creality is not playing around anymore.
Ender 3 V3 KE owner, r/CrealityThe KE is what the Ender 3 should have been years ago. Solid printer.
Ender 3 V3 KE owner, 3DPrintBeginner (YouTube)Linear rails at [this price] is wild. This thing flies.
Neptune 4 Pro owner, r/3DprintingElegoo came out swinging with the Neptune 4 series. Solid contender.
Neptune 4 Pro owner, Maker's Muse (YouTube)
Pros & Cons
Ender 3 V3 KE
- +Klipper with WiFi at this price: normally this combination costs $299+
- +Direct drive comes standard, not as a paid upgrade
- +500mm/s is real and achievable with the pre-installed Klipper profiles
- −Open frame makes ABS printing inconsistent
- −220mm bed is smaller than some similarly priced competitors
Neptune 4 Pro
- +Linear rails at this price is a feature you normally pay $400+ for
- +Klipper pre-installed with decent out-of-box profiles
- +500mm/s sustained prints well with stock settings
- −Early units shipped with firmware bugs that needed patching
- −Elegoo's support community is a fraction of Creality's size
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Creality Ender 3 V3 KE better than the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro?
By the numbers, the Creality Ender 3 V3 KE scores higher (8.4/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro may be the smarter buy if you need budget.
Which is better for beginners, Creality Ender 3 V3 KE or Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro?
Both score 8/10 for beginners. Go with the Creality Ender 3 V3 KE, the cheaper of the two.
Is the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro worth paying more for over the Creality Ender 3 V3 KE?
The Creality Ender 3 V3 KE actually scores higher (8.4/10) despite costing less. The Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro only makes sense if you specifically need budget.
What's the main difference between Creality Ender 3 V3 KE and Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro?
Build volume (220x220x240mm vs 225x225x265mm) and print speed (500 vs 500 mm/s). The Creality Ender 3 V3 KE is best for budget; the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro targets budget.