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.
Full details โLate 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.
Full details โ| Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro | Bambu Lab P2S | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Prosumer | Prosumer |
| Motion | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Build Volume | 225 ร 225 ร 265 mm | 256 ร 256 ร 256 mm |
| Max Speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Multicolor | โ No | โ 4 slots |
| Enclosure | โ | โ |
| Auto Calibration | โ | โ |
| Open Source | โ | โ |
| Upgrade Kit | โ | โ |
| Materials | PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU | PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PC |
| Released | Jul 15, 2023 | Jun 15, 2025 |
| Cycle length | ~450 days | ~270 days |
| Cycle advice | Wait | Wait |
| Deals advice | Buy | Buy |
| Next model | Neptune 5 Pro (Expected mid-2026) | P3S or next prosumer model (Expected mid-2026) |
The Neptune 4 Pro ships with Klipper pre-installed โ enabling advanced input shaping, pressure advance, and configuration flexibility without modding.
Competitive CoreXY speed at a price significantly below Bambu and Prusa alternatives.
Full automatic bed leveling reduces setup time and calibration friction.
The P2S enclosure maintains a more consistent chamber temperature over the P1S, reducing warping on long ABS and PA prints.
PLA through PC โ the P2S handles the entire engineering filament spectrum with reliable results.
The P-series CoreXY enclosure design strikes the best balance of price, speed, and material capability in Bambu's lineup.