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Elegoo Neptune 4 ProvsBambu Lab P1S

Cross-ecosystem comparison: These printers use different software ecosystems. Accessories, filament profiles, and community support are not interchangeable between brands. Consider the total ecosystem cost, not just the printer price.
Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro
Buy/Wait:Wait

Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest

Best for: Budget-conscious makers who want a capable CoreXY with Klipper firmware for customization — without Bambu's closed ecosystem or Prusa's premium pricing.

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Bambu Lab P1S
Buy/Wait:Superseded

This printer is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Bambu Lab P2S.

Best for: Makers who need an enclosed printer for ABS, ASA, PA, and PC at prosumer price — now available at clearance pricing after P2S launch.

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Elegoo Neptune 4 ProBambu Lab P1S
TierProsumerProsumer
MotionCoreXYCoreXY
Build Volume225 × 225 × 265 mm256 × 256 × 256 mm
Max Speed500 mm/s500 mm/s
Multicolor❌ No✅ 4 slots
Enclosure
Auto Calibration
Open Source
Upgrade Kit
MaterialsPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPUPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PC
ReleasedJul 15, 2023Jul 5, 2023
Cycle length~450 days~335 days
Cycle adviceWaitSuperseded
Deals adviceBuyClearance
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Why buy each?

Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro

Klipper firmware out of the box

The Neptune 4 Pro ships with Klipper pre-installed — enabling advanced input shaping, pressure advance, and configuration flexibility without modding.

500 mm/s at budget pricing

Competitive CoreXY speed at a price significantly below Bambu and Prusa alternatives.

Auto calibration

Full automatic bed leveling reduces setup time and calibration friction.

Bambu Lab P1S

Full enclosure with chamber heating

Active chamber temperature control enables reliable ABS, ASA, PA, and PC printing without warping.

CoreXY speed and precision

500 mm/s print speed with Bambu's vibration compensation delivers fast, accurate prints.

Now at clearance prices

With the P2S released, P1S prices are at their lowest — an opportunity for budget-conscious buyers.