Elegoo Neptune 4
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 3/5
Elegoo Neptune 4 vs Sovol SV06 Plus
- The Elegoo Neptune 4 wins, 8.2 vs 7.2 out of 10.
- SV06 Plus prints 2.3× the volume (300×300×340 ÷ 225×225×265 = 2.28) for more money.
- Neptune 4 is faster, 500 vs 250 mm/s.
- 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.
Sovol SV06 Plus
- Speed
- 250 mm/s
- Score
- 7.2/10
- Wins
- 1/5
The verdict
Buy the Neptune 4.
8.2/10 vs SV06 Plus's 7.2/10, and it wins 3 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.
Neptune 4Elegoo · FDM
vsSV06 PlusSovol · FDM
| Neptune 4 | Spec | SV06 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 13.4 L | Build volume | 30.6 L (wins) |
| 500 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 250 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 9.5 kg | Weight | 12 kg |
Features
| Neptune 4 | Feature | SV06 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Klipper firmware | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| Yes | PEI build plate | Yes |
| Yes | High-speed mode | No |
| No | All-metal direct drive | Yes |
| No | 300x300mm bed | Yes |
| No | Linear rails | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Neptune 4 | Spec | SV06 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (wins) | Value | 9 |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 8 (wins) | Speed | 5 |
| 7 | Reliability | 8 (wins) |
| 8.2 (wins) | Overall | 7.2 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 225 × 225 × 265 mm
- 300 × 300 × 340 mm
What owners say
Klipper 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)300mm bed and linear rails for [this price] is almost too good to be true. It's not.
SV06 Plus owner, r/3DprintingSolid Ender 3 alternative if you need more bed real estate. Sovol did the job right.
SV06 Plus owner, 3DPrintBeginner (YouTube)
Pros & Cons
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
SV06 Plus
- +300x300mm bed at this price is 37% more area than the Ender 3's 220mm
- +Linear rails mean consistent layer quality even on long print runs
- +All-metal hotend handles PETG and ABS without heat creep issues
- −250mm/s max speed is slower than the modern budget standard
- −Larger footprint than the Ender 3: measure your space first
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 better than the Sovol SV06 Plus?
By the numbers, the Elegoo Neptune 4 scores higher (8.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Sovol SV06 Plus may be the smarter buy if you need large-prints.
Which is better for beginners, Elegoo Neptune 4 or Sovol SV06 Plus?
The Elegoo Neptune 4 is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Sovol SV06 Plus worth paying more for over the Elegoo Neptune 4?
The Elegoo Neptune 4 actually scores higher (8.2/10) despite costing less. The Sovol SV06 Plus only makes sense if you specifically need large-prints.
What's the main difference between Elegoo Neptune 4 and Sovol SV06 Plus?
Build volume (225x225x265mm vs 300x300x340mm) and print speed (500 vs 250 mm/s). The Elegoo Neptune 4 is best for budget; the Sovol SV06 Plus targets large-prints.