Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 7/10
- Wins
- 0/5
Elegoo Neptune 4 Max vs Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro
- The Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro wins, 8.6 vs 7 out of 10.
- Neptune 4 Max prints 8.0× the volume (420×420×480 ÷ 220³ = 7.95) for more money.
- Adventurer 5M Pro is faster, 600 vs 500 mm/s.
- Pick the Adventurer 5M Pro if your prints fit in 22 cm.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro
- Speed
- 600 mm/s
- Score
- 8.6/10
- Wins
- 4/5
The verdict
Buy the Adventurer 5M Pro.
8.6/10 vs Neptune 4 Max's 7/10, and it wins 4 of 5 categories. If you want an enclosure and filtration, this is the best value under $400. Schools, family rooms, shared offices: the HEPA and enclosure are features, not marketing. The small build volume is the only genuine trade-off.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Neptune 4 MaxElegoo · FDM
vsAdventurer 5M ProFlashforge · FDM
| Neptune 4 Max | Spec | Adventurer 5M Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 84.7 L (wins) | Build volume | 10.6 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 22 kg | Weight | 12.5 kg |
Features
| Neptune 4 Max | Feature | Adventurer 5M Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Klipper firmware | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| Yes | PEI build plate | No |
| Yes | 420x420x480mm build | No |
| No | Enclosed | Yes |
| No | Auto leveling | Yes |
| No | Quick-swap nozzle | Yes |
| No | Camera | Yes |
| No | HEPA filter | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Neptune 4 Max | Spec | Adventurer 5M Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 9 |
| 5 | Beginner Friendliness | 9 (wins) |
| 7 | Print Quality | 8 (wins) |
| 7 | Speed | 9 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 8 (wins) |
| 7 | Overall | 8.6 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 420 × 420 × 480 mm
- 220 × 220 × 220 mm
What owners say
420mm Klipper for [this price]. Elegoo just won the large format budget race.
Neptune 4 Max owner, r/3DprintingPrinted a full cosplay breastplate in one go. Absolutely remarkable value.
Neptune 4 Max owner, r/cosplayPerfect for the classroom. Kids can't touch hot parts, and the HEPA filter keeps the air clean.
Adventurer 5M Pro owner, r/3DprintingToolless nozzle swap is genuinely useful. Switch from 0.4 to 0.6 in seconds.
Adventurer 5M Pro owner, Teaching Tech (YouTube)
Pros & Cons
Neptune 4 Max
- +420x420x480mm with Klipper: the price-to-volume ratio is hard to beat
- +Direct drive on a bed this large is unusual and useful for flexible materials
- +Klipper gives you full control to tune speed and acceleration for the mass of this bed
- −Open frame at this scale means ABS warping will ruin prints without serious prep
- −The sheer footprint means a dedicated table minimum; don't try to share desk space
Adventurer 5M Pro
- +HEPA filter and enclosure at this price is genuinely rare in this class
- +Nozzle swaps with no tools: pull out, push in, done in 30 seconds
- +600mm/s means speed doesn't suffer for the enclosure premium
- −220x220mm build volume is cramped compared to open-frame rivals
- −Proprietary nozzles mean you can't raid a generic nozzle pack
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 Neptune 4 Max better than the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro?
By the numbers, the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro scores higher (8.6/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max may be the smarter buy if you need large-prints.
Which is better for beginners, Elegoo Neptune 4 Max or Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro?
The Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 5/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max worth paying more for over the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro?
The Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro actually scores higher (8.6/10) despite costing less. The Elegoo Neptune 4 Max only makes sense if you specifically need large-prints.
What's the main difference between Elegoo Neptune 4 Max and Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro?
Build volume (420x420x480mm vs 220x220x220mm) and print speed (500 vs 600 mm/s). The Elegoo Neptune 4 Max is best for large-prints; the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro targets beginners.