Elegoo Mars 4Discontinued
- Speed
- 80 mm/h
- Score
- 7.2/10
- Wins
- 0/5
Discontinued. Replaced by the Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra.
Elegoo Mars 4 vs Elegoo Neptune 4
- The Elegoo Neptune 4 takes the crown with 8.2/10 vs 7.2/10.
- It pulls ahead in Beginner Friendliness, Speed.
- That said, the Elegoo Mars 4 costs less.
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 Mars 4's 7.2/10, 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.
Mars 4Elegoo · RESIN
vsNeptune 4Elegoo · FDM
| Mars 4 | Spec | Neptune 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.9 L | Build volume | 13.4 L (wins) |
| 80 mm/s | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.02 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 6.2 kg | Weight | 9.5 kg |
Features
| Mars 4 | Feature | Neptune 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 7K mono LCD | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | USB | 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
| Mars 4 | Spec | Neptune 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Value | 10 |
| 6 | Beginner Friendliness | 8 (wins) |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 5 | Speed | 8 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 7 |
| 7.2 | Overall | 8.2 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 153 × 77 × 165 mm
- 225 × 225 × 265 mm
What owners say
[...] you're getting a genuinely capable printer. Elegoo's quality control shines even at this price.
Mars 4 owner, r/resinprintingPerfect starter resin printer. Just buy extra FEP films, you'll go through them.
Mars 4 owner, r/PrintedMinisKlipper 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
Mars 4
- +Low-cost entry into Elegoo's quality resin lineup
- +7K resolution is still detailed enough for D&D and Warhammer minis
- +WiFi monitoring included even at this price
- −No tilt release: FEP films will need replacing more often than the Ultra variants
- −7K detail is noticeably softer than the 9K and 12K machines on fine surface textures
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.
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 Elegoo Mars 4 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 Elegoo Mars 4 may be the smarter buy if you need budget.
Which is better for beginners, Elegoo Mars 4 or Elegoo Neptune 4?
The Elegoo Neptune 4 is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Elegoo Neptune 4 worth paying more for over the Elegoo Mars 4?
The Elegoo Neptune 4 scores higher overall (8.2/10 vs 7.2/10). The extra money gets you klipper at this price means real input shaping and pressure advance, not just fast travel speeds.
What's the main difference between Elegoo Mars 4 and Elegoo Neptune 4?
Technology: the Elegoo Mars 4 is RESIN (filament) and the Elegoo Neptune 4 is FDM (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.