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Elegoo Neptune 4 ProvsBambu Lab P2S

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

Late in cycle โ€” a new model is likely coming soon

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

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Bambu Lab P2S
Buy/Wait:Wait

Late in cycle โ€” a new model is likely coming soon

Best for: Serious makers and prosumers who need enclosed printing for ABS, ASA, PA, PA-CF, and PC โ€” and want Bambu's plug-and-play experience at a prosumer price.

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Elegoo Neptune 4 ProBambu Lab P2S
TierProsumerProsumer
MotionCoreXYCoreXY
Build Volume225 ร— 225 ร— 265 mm256 ร— 256 ร— 256 mm
Max Speed500 mm/s500 mm/s
MulticolorโŒ Noโœ… 4 slots
EnclosureโŒโœ…
Auto Calibrationโœ…โœ…
Open SourceโŒโŒ
Upgrade Kitโ€”โ€”
MaterialsPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPUPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PC
ReleasedJul 15, 2023Jun 15, 2025
Cycle length~450 days~270 days
Cycle adviceWaitWait
Deals adviceBuyBuy
Next modelNeptune 5 Pro (Expected mid-2026)P3S or next prosumer model (Expected mid-2026)

Why buy each?

Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro

Klipper firmware out of the box

The Neptune 4 Pro ships with Klipper pre-installed โ€” 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 P2S

Improved chamber temperature control

The P2S enclosure maintains a more consistent chamber temperature over the P1S, reducing warping on long ABS and PA prints.

Full material compatibility

PLA through PC โ€” the P2S handles the entire engineering filament spectrum with reliable results.

Bambu's best-selling form factor

The P-series CoreXY enclosure design strikes the best balance of price, speed, and material capability in Bambu's lineup.