forum thread Posted by Skillful_Pickle | Staff • Apr 2, 2025
Apr 2, 2025 6:17 PM
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forum thread Posted by Skillful_Pickle | Staff • Apr 2, 2025
Apr 2, 2025 6:17 PM
ELEGOO Pre-owned Neptune 4 Pro 3D Printer (Good Used) $140 & More + Free Shipping
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Anyway, if I were trying to convince you to go with this deal I would note that this is a decently fast printer. While not as fast as the Centauri, it's not slow. I would guess a 5hr print job on the Centauri would be 6-7hr on this. The Centauri is likely to do better with surface artifacts, especially as the print gets taller given it's a Core XY. However, if you slow your print speeds down the Neptune can still deliver good finishes and if you are just making functional parts, this difference may not matter much.
Basically, this is a good printer (assuming the used example is in good condition) and if you are just going to print PLA, where the enclosure doesn't matter much, then the biggest drawbacks will be a bit slower and a somewhat smaller build plate.
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Is this a good upgrade if you already have an Ender 3? I'm not sure, see my post about regarding what an extra $100 gets you.