Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 0/5
Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro vs Flashforge Adventurer 5M
- The Flashforge Adventurer 5M wins, 8.6 vs 8 out of 10.
- Neptune 4 Pro prints 1.3× the volume (225×225×265 ÷ 220³ = 1.26) for more money.
- Adventurer 5M is faster, 600 vs 500 mm/s.
- Pick the Adventurer 5M 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
- Speed
- 600 mm/s
- Score
- 8.6/10
- Wins
- 3/5
The verdict
Buy the Adventurer 5M.
8.6/10 vs Neptune 4 Pro's 8/10, and it wins 3 of 5 categories. The best value enclosed printer on the market. Enclosure, HEPA, and speed at this price is hard to argue with. The Pro adds a camera and some upgrades at a higher price; most users don't need it.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Neptune 4 ProElegoo · FDM
vsAdventurer 5MFlashforge · FDM
| Neptune 4 Pro | Spec | Adventurer 5M |
|---|---|---|
| 13.4 L (wins) | Build volume | 10.6 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 10.5 kg | Weight | 11 kg |
Features
| Neptune 4 Pro | Feature | Adventurer 5M |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Klipper firmware | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| Yes | PEI build plate | No |
| Yes | Linear rails | No |
| No | Enclosed | Yes |
| No | Auto leveling | Yes |
| No | Quick-swap nozzle | Yes |
| No | 600mm/s speed | Yes |
| No | HEPA filter | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Neptune 4 Pro | Spec | Adventurer 5M |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 9 |
| 8 | Beginner Friendliness | 9 (wins) |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 8 | Speed | 9 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 8 (wins) |
| 8 | Overall | 8.6 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 225 × 225 × 265 mm
- 220 × 220 × 220 mm
What owners say
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)Enclosed printer under $300 with HEPA? Flashforge is pricing this thing to sell.
Adventurer 5M owner, r/3DprintingMy go-to recommendation for families. Kids safe, fumes managed, prints great.
Adventurer 5M owner, Teaching Tech (YouTube)
Pros & Cons
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
Adventurer 5M
- +Enclosed with HEPA filter: cheaper than the Pro version with the same key features
- +Toolless nozzle swap takes 30 seconds: pull the module out, snap the new one in
- +600mm/s inside an enclosure is faster than most open-frame budget machines
- −220mm cube is smaller than open-frame rivals at this price
- −Proprietary nozzle modules: you can't use standard 0.4mm nozzles
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 Pro better than the Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
By the numbers, the Flashforge Adventurer 5M scores higher (8.6/10). 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, Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro or Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
The Flashforge Adventurer 5M is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 8/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro worth paying more for over the Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
The Flashforge Adventurer 5M actually scores higher (8.6/10) despite costing less. The Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro only makes sense if you specifically need budget.
What's the main difference between Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro and Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
Build volume (225x225x265mm vs 220x220x220mm) and print speed (500 vs 600 mm/s). The Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro is best for budget; the Flashforge Adventurer 5M targets enclosed.