Creality Hi Combo
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 7.6/10
- Wins
- 0/5
Creality Hi Combo vs Elegoo Neptune 4
- The Elegoo Neptune 4 wins, 8.2 vs 7.6 out of 10.
- Hi Combo prints 1.5× the volume (260×260×300 ÷ 225×225×265 = 1.51) for more money.
- Same 500 mm/s top speed.
- Pick the Neptune 4 if your prints fit in 26.5 cm.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Elegoo Neptune 4
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the Neptune 4.
8.2/10 vs Hi Combo's 7.6/10, and it wins 2 of 5 categories. Very close race with the Ender 3 V3 KE. The KE has WiFi, this has a slightly larger bed. Pick based on brand preference or which one is in stock. Neither is wrong.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Hi ComboCreality · FDM
vsNeptune 4Elegoo · FDM
| Hi Combo | Spec | Neptune 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 20.3 L (wins) | Build volume | 13.4 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.1 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm (wins) |
| 13.31 kg | Weight | 9.5 kg |
Features
| Hi Combo | Feature | Neptune 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | CoreXY motion system | No |
| Yes | Up to 16-color printing (4x CFS) | No |
| Yes | Die-cast aluminum unibody | No |
| Yes | Tri-metal quick-swap nozzle | No |
| Yes | Auto calibration | No |
| Yes | Direct drive extruder | No |
| No | Klipper firmware | Yes |
| No | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| No | Direct drive | Yes |
| No | PEI build plate | Yes |
| No | High-speed mode | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Hi Combo | Spec | Neptune 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 10 (wins) |
| 7 | Beginner Friendliness | 8 (wins) |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 8 | Speed | 8 |
| 7 | Reliability | 7 |
| 7.6 | Overall | 8.2 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 260 × 260 × 300 mm
- 225 × 225 × 265 mm
What owners say
The safer choice with better build quality and more established support than newer competitors.
Hi Combo owner, 3DTechValleyCatching up with color. Creality's multi-color game is improving but the CFS still needs refinement.
Hi Combo owner, Tom's HardwareFor the price, you get a solid CoreXY that handles single-color beautifully. Multi-color is a bonus, not a guarantee.
Hi Combo owner, 3DWithUsKlipper for [this price] with a direct drive? Elegoo is giving Creality a real run for their money.
Neptune 4 owner, r/3DprintingSolid budget machine. Does what it says at a price that's hard to beat.
Neptune 4 owner, Maker's Muse (YouTube)
Pros & Cons
Hi Combo
- +16 colors with 4 CFS modules if you go all-in
- +All-metal CoreXY body that feels solid for the price
- +300mm Z-axis beats most competitors at this price
- −CFS feed reliability is inconsistent on color changes
- −No adaptive purge, fixed volumes waste filament
Neptune 4
- +Klipper at this price means real input shaping and pressure advance, not just fast travel speeds
- +Direct drive handles TPU without a fight
- +500mm/s capable on stock profiles
- −No WiFi on the base model: Elegoo charges extra for connectivity the KE includes free
- −Elegoo's community is smaller than Creality's, which matters when you hit unusual problems
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 Hi Combo better than the Elegoo Neptune 4?
By the numbers, the Elegoo Neptune 4 scores higher (8.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Creality Hi Combo may be the smarter buy if you need multi-color.
Which is better for beginners, Creality Hi Combo or Elegoo Neptune 4?
The Elegoo Neptune 4 is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 7/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Creality Hi Combo worth paying more for over the Elegoo Neptune 4?
The Elegoo Neptune 4 actually scores higher (8.2/10) despite costing less. The Creality Hi Combo only makes sense if you specifically need multi-color.
What's the main difference between Creality Hi Combo and Elegoo Neptune 4?
Build volume (260x260x300mm vs 225x225x265mm) and print speed (500 vs 500 mm/s). The Creality Hi Combo is best for multi-color; the Elegoo Neptune 4 targets budget.