Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
$469
Elegoo · FDM
Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
420x420x480mm Klipper printer for $469. Large-format cosplay printing with modern firmware.
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How It Scores
Pros
- +420x420x480mm with Klipper for $469: 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
- +Prints full armor breastplates in a single run
Cons
- −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
- −Slower effective speeds on a 420mm heated bed: physics wins eventually
What Owners Say
“420mm Klipper for $469. Elegoo just won the large format budget race.”
— r/3Dprinting
“Printed a full cosplay breastplate in one go. Absolutely remarkable value.”
— r/cosplay
Specs
| Build Volume | 420 x 420 x 480 mm |
| Layer Resolution | 0.05mm - 0.35mm |
| Max Print Speed | 500 mm/s |
| Weight | 22 kg |
| Type | FDM (Filament) |
| Features | Klipper firmware, Auto bed leveling, Direct drive, PEI build plate, 420x420x480mm build |
Verdict
The Neptune 4 Max wins on value for large-format Klipper printing. The Artillery Sidewinder X4 is the competitor at $349; the extra $120 buys you better software support and a slightly larger build volume.
You'll Also Need
Things you'll want before your first print.
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