{"id":21696,"date":"2023-03-01T11:41:11","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T11:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the3dsourced.wpengine.com\/?p=20305"},"modified":"2023-05-16T05:29:48","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T05:29:48","slug":"elegoo-neptune-2-3-vs-ender-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/elegoo-neptune-2-3-vs-ender-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Elegoo Neptune 2\/3 vs Ender 3: In-Depth Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re back again with another 3D printer comparison, this time placing the classic Ender 3 vs the Elegoo Neptune to see who comes out on top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve owned both for the past couple of years, and I&#8217;ve found a few key differences that set the printers apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you want a printer that has everything you need right out of the box, the <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1680329&amp;u=2355173&amp;m=104244&amp;urllink=www%2Eelegoo%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Felegoo%2Dneptune%2D2%2Dfdm%2D3d%2Dprinter&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34633\">Elegoo Neptune 2\/3<\/a> is the right choice. It offers automatic bed leveling, a spring steel sheet, color touchscreen &#8211; everything a beginner could ask for<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-3d-printer-sale-best-budget-3d-printers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34634\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 3D Printer\">Ender 3<\/a> is an excellent value-for-money choice that will produce high-quality prints &#8211; but comes with fewer <strong>convenience<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>features. That said, this workhorse is very upgradable, so it&#8217;s the better choice if you enjoy customizing your printers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ll share my head-to-head comparison based on my experience with both of these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-cheap-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"430\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34635\">budget 3D printers<\/a>, covering everything from build volume and print bed to price and ease of use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is the Elegoo Neptune yet another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/ender-3-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34636\">Ender 3 clone<\/a> among a sea of cheap passable alternatives, or a worthy contender able to stand up to Creality\u2019s timeless budget king? Let&#8217;s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1 uagb-toc__collapse uagb-block-890d7326\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#ender-3-vs-elegoo-neptune-a-quick-summary\">Ender 3 vs Elegoo Neptune: A Quick Summary<\/a><\/li><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#elegoo-neptune-2\">Elegoo Neptune 2<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#ender-3\">Ender 3<\/a><\/li><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#comparison-showdown\">Comparison Showdown<\/a><\/li><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#build-volume\">Build Volume<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#print-bed\">Print Bed<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#extruder\">Extruder<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#bed-leveling\">Bed Leveling<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#print-speed\">Print Speed<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#ease-of-use-and-assembly\">Ease of Use and Assembly<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#filament-compatibility\">Filament Compatibility<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#community\">Community<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#price\">Price<\/a><\/li><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#elegoo-neptune-vs-ender-3-the-bottom-line\">Elegoo Neptune vs Ender 3 &#8211; The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4;font-size:11px\">3DSourced is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/affiliate-disclaimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"9572\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ender 3 vs Elegoo Neptune: A Quick Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9d368535\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-8417c1d5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-066a7b22\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-066a7b22\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5c0879eb gb-headline-text\">BUDGET PICK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Elegoo-Neptune-2.jpg\" alt=\"Elegoo Neptune 2\" class=\"wp-image-20389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Elegoo-Neptune-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Elegoo-Neptune-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Elegoo-Neptune-2-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-55225150 gb-headline-text\">Elegoo Neptune 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-06c85869\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Printing technology<\/strong>: FDM&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d9c0cf5a\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Build volume<\/strong>: 220 x 220 x 250 mm<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fed611f5\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Filament compatibility<\/strong>: PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU <\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b8dd48b4\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Layer height<\/strong>: 100-400 microns <\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-91425f32\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Printing accuracy<\/strong>: \u00b1 0.1 mm <\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2c67067a\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Max extruder temp<\/strong>: 260\u00b0C <\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cc406b86\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Max bed temp<\/strong>: 100\u00b0C <\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0d6e1424\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Connectivity<\/strong>: USB, SD Card<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-27e2da3e gb-headline-text\"><strong>Available at<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-43a5f844\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-466745a5\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1680329&amp;u=2355173&amp;m=104244&amp;urllink=www%2Eelegoo%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Felegoo%2Dneptune%2D2%2Dfdm%2D3d%2Dprinter&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34637\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Elegoo here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-25f9a3fb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ELEGOO-Motherboard-Removable-Impresora-220x220x250mm\/dp\/B08T8RSGR2?tag=3dsourced-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34638\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Amazon here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-3e5c38d7\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3e5c38d7\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f277f898 gb-headline-text\">CONSISTENT PICK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ender-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ender 3\" class=\"wp-image-20388\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e5484a5b gb-headline-text\">Ender 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f2464623\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Printing technology<\/strong>: FDM<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-efa418c6\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Build volume<\/strong>: 220 x 220 x 250 mm<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ebbe0ace\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Filament compatibility<\/strong>: PLA, ABS, TPU, PETG<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-91b22188\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Layer height<\/strong>: 100-400 microns<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c6e3931a\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Printing accuracy<\/strong>: \u00b1 0.1 mm<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7ce65e0b\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Max extruder temp<\/strong>: 255\u00b0C<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2d4917bd\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Max bed temp<\/strong>: 110\u00b0C<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c01d88ca\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Connectivity<\/strong>: USB, SD Card<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-46135223 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Available at<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-c26f1374\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-855e6e46\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-3d-printer-sale-best-budget-3d-printers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"40972\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 3D Printer\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Creality here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-f6e586eb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Official-Creality-3D-Printer-Source\/dp\/B07D218NX3?tag=3dsourced-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34640\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Amazon here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elegoo Neptune 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1680329&amp;u=2355173&amp;m=104244&amp;urllink=www%2Eelegoo%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Felegoo%2Dneptune%2D2%2Dfdm%2D3d%2Dprinter&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12744\">Check latest price at Elegoo here<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ELEGOO-Motherboard-Removable-Impresora-220x220x250mm\/dp\/B08T8RSGR2?tag=3dsourced-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12745\">Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Printing technology<\/strong>: FDM&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume<\/strong>: 220 x 220 x 250 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filament compatibility<\/strong>: PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Layer height<\/strong>: 100-400 microns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Printing accuracy<\/strong>: \u00b1 0.1 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max extruder temp<\/strong>: 260\u00b0C&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max bed temp<\/strong>: 100\u00b0C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connectivity<\/strong>: USB, SD Card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Elegoo-Neptune-2.jpg\" alt=\"Elegoo Neptune 2\" class=\"wp-image-20389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Elegoo-Neptune-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Elegoo-Neptune-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Elegoo-Neptune-2-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-02b380cc gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-d3892566 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4c1a2b72 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4c1a2b72 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8549fc1d gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-640b3f61 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Highly competitive price.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-caae9945 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Compatible with a range of filaments.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-844bfc5b gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Delivers surprisingly good print quality for the money.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-53e9dfd1 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-53e9dfd1 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f4603f8b gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d4fb25f1 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">The user interface can be difficult for beginners.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Elegoo is known for offering some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/resin-dlp-sla-3d-printer-stereolithography\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"128\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12746\">best budget resin 3D printers<\/a> on the market. But with a pivot to FDM printers led by the Neptune family, the company made a confident stride to duke it out with the Creality in the ultra-budget space, not least with a highly competitive $169.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In appearance and functionality, the <a data-lasso-id=\"12747\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1680329&amp;u=2355173&amp;m=104244&amp;urllink=www%2Eelegoo%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Felegoo%2Dneptune%2D2%2Dfdm%2D3d%2Dprinter&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Elegoo Neptune<\/a> matches the Ender 3 blueprint: 220 x 220 x 250 mm build volume, heated bed with BuiltTak-style sheet, and compatibility with the range of filaments you&#8217;d expect from an entry-level FDM printer, ABS, PLA, PETG, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printer-materials\/ender-3-tpu\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15607\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34641\">TPU<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The real feat here is Elegoo piecing together a machine that delivers surprisingly good print quality for the money and offers a solid foundation to improve and tweak with upgrades and improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as go-to budget printers for anyone eager to trial 3D printing, the Elegoo Neptune confidently makes most shortlists, especially with Elegoo&#8217;s efforts to spruce up this compact printer&#8217;s offering with subsequent iterations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Elegoo Neptune 2 and 3 draft in niceties like automatic bed leveling, spring steel sheet, color touchscreen, and a large build volume for those looking for a little more than the stock configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ender 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-3d-printer-sale-best-budget-3d-printers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12748\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 3D Printer\">Check latest price at Creality store here<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Official-Creality-3D-Printer-Source\/dp\/B07D218NX3?tag=3dsourced-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12749\">Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Printing technology<\/strong>: FDM&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume<\/strong>: 220 x 220 x 250 mm&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filament compatibility<\/strong>: PLA, ABS, TPU, PETG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Layer height<\/strong>: 100-400 microns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Printing accuracy<\/strong>: \u00b1 0.1 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max extruder temp<\/strong>: 255\u00b0C&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max bed temp<\/strong>: 110\u00b0C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connectivity<\/strong>: USB, SD Card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ender-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ender 3\" class=\"wp-image-20388\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c8d8196c gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-247d41cf gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1c215ffa gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1c215ffa gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4ac4b40d gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f33d3095 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Compact and low-cost printer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d6cee5aa gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Heated BuildTak-like build plate ensuring solid first-layer adhesion, easy print removable, and compatible with a range of filaments.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-42e4eb89 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Welcoming to upgrades and add-ons.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-492a2372 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-492a2372 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-52535f35 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bff6b334 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Compared to later models, the Ender 3 rings as fairly rudimentary.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Topping best-of 3D printer lists for the better part of half a decade, the Ender 3 (and its successors &#8211; most recently the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printer-reviews\/creality-ender-3-s1-pro-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17159\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12750\">Ender 3 S1<\/a> and Ender 3 Neo) is a compact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-cheap-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"430\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12751\">low-cost printer<\/a> that delivers everything you need to start your 3D printing journey in style.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For under $200, Creality offers a 220 x 220 x 250 mm build volume, which offers sufficient room for all the most popular hobby projects from household items to decorative pieces and toys. A&nbsp;heated BuildTak-like build plate ensures solid first-layer adhesion, easy print removable, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printer-materials\/best-filament-for-ender-3-pro-v2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34642\">Ender 3 is compatible with filaments<\/a> ranging from PLA and TPU to ABS and PETG.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These specifications are just a starting point; few other printers are quite as welcoming to upgrades and add-ons as Creality\u2019s flagship printer. This allows you to transform this reliable, if a little barebones printer into a mighty workhorse stacked with quality-of-life modifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to later models, the Ender 3 rings as fairly rudimentary, but enough to service first-timers and novices with a printer with plenty of potential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for something with more features, then models like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/creality-ender-3-vs-pro-v2-max\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10742\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34643\">Ender 3 V2<\/a> with a glass bed or the sophisticated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printer-reviews\/creality-ender-3-s1-pro-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17159\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34644\">Ender 3 S1<\/a> with its automatic bed leveling, spring steel sheet, and direct drive dual gear extruder may serve you better. Just expect to pay almost double for the pleasure of owning the best Ender 3 yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comparison Showdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build Volume<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Elegoo Neptune<\/strong> &#8211; 220 x 220 x 250 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ender 3<\/strong> &#8211; 220 x 220 x 250 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Elegoo-Neptune-2-vs-Ender-3-Build-Volume.jpg\" alt=\"Elegoo-Neptune-2-vs-Ender-3-Build-Volume\" class=\"wp-image-20392\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A firm draw when it comes to build volume between the Elegoo Neptune and Ender 3, with both offering a now-standard for budget printers &#8211; 220 x 220 x 250 mm. Neither large, nor small, this average capacity should serve you well for everything from vases and functional parts to reasonably-sized landscapes and decors for tabletop gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need more space for large projects, look to the <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1680329&amp;u=2355173&amp;m=104244&amp;urllink=www%2Eelegoo%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Felegoo%2Dneptune%2D3%2Dfdm%2D3d%2Dprinter&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12753\">Elegoo Neptune 3\u2019s<\/a> taller 220 x 220 x 280 mm build volume and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3s1-pro-sprite-direct-drive-cr-touch-auto-level-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12754\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro\">Ender 3 S1 Pro&#8217;s<\/a> 220 x 220 x 270 mm or Ender 3 S1 Plus&#8217; 300 x 300 x 300 mm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If batch printing or massive prints are on the cards, it\u2019s worth considering large format printers like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality3d-ender-5-plus-350x350x400mm-large-ender-series-with-bl-touch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12755\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality3D Ender 5 Plus\">Ender 5 Plus<\/a>. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12756\">our dedicated guide<\/a> for our top recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Print Bed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the Ender 3 and Elegoo Neptune have a BuildTak-like print bed. The Ender 3\u2019s bed is fixed, while the Neptune\u2019s is attached via a set of clips, making it removable and better suited to easier print removal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ender 3 can push temperatures up to 110\u00b0C, a tad higher than the 100\u00b0C on the Neptune. This difference is enough to give the Ender 3 the edge here as both printers\u2019 filament compatibility covers the basic range of materials that don\u2019t require high bed temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving up the Ender 3 and Neptune ranks, we get printers like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-v2-official-store-ender-series-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12757\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\">Ender 3 V2<\/a>, which has a glass bed, often considered the optimal build surface for FDM, and the Neptune 3\/Ender 3 S1\u2019\u2019s magnetic PEI-coated spring steel sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extruder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Elegoo-Neptune-vs-Ender-3-Extruder.jpg\" alt=\"Elegoo Neptune 2 vs Ender 3 Extruder\" class=\"wp-image-20387\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ender 3 and Elegoo Neptune both sport Bowden extruder systems with cheaper plastic construction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This comes hand in hand with keeping costs down, but if you\u2019d rather a direct drive extruder, arguably easier on beginners than more problem-prone Bowden systems, we recommend the Ender 3 S1 \u2018Sprite\u2019 direct drive extruder or the Neptune 3&#8217;s improved double-gear metal extruder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read more<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/direct-drive-3d-printers\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11156\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12758\">the best direct drive extruder 3D printers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bed Leveling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, manual bed leveling comes with the territory and both machines require you to calibrate the bed yourself using the classic paper method.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, both are begging for automatic bed leveling, with enough mainboard juice and connections to install a BLTouch or Creality CR-Touch automatic bed leveling probe with relative ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Print Speed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ender 3<\/strong> &#8211; Up to 200 mm\/s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elegoo Neptune<\/strong> &#8211; Up to 180 mm\/s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In pure numbers, the Ender 3 rises above the Elegoo Neptune, but there\u2019s really no situation or project where you\u2019ll be printing that fast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is, unless you\u2019re comfortable with major issues and blemishes with the look and structural integrity of the part or model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chances are you\u2019ll use the 30-80 mm\/s for all your projects, which both machines can do. As with most budget printers, slower speeds tend to produce better results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ease of Use and Assembly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Elegoo-Neptune-vs-Ender-3-Ease-of-Use-and-Assembly.jpg\" alt=\"Elegoo Neptune 2 vs Ender 3 Ease of Use and Assembly\" class=\"wp-image-20386\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the Ender 3 and Elegoo Neptune are shipped semi-assembled. The assembly path revolves around piecing together the frame and gantry, connecting wires, and making sure everything is tight and ready to fire off prints. You can expect to use up roughly an hour of your time from first opening the box to having a print-ready machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ease of use isn\u2019t generally synonymous with ultra-budget printers, but both machines do well to bridge the gap between keeping things barebones and easy enough for beginners to use. For our money, Elegoo does a better job with instructions and the build process is such that you can mistakenly attach a part in the wrong place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filament Compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ender 3<\/strong> &#8211; PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elegoo Neptune<\/strong> &#8211; PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Elegoo-Neptune-2-vs-Ender-3-Filament-Compatibility.jpg\" alt=\"Elegoo Neptune 2 vs Ender 3 Filament Compatibility\" class=\"wp-image-20402\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our two contenders match one another when it comes to filament compatibility. They are chiefly PLA printers with scope to weave in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printer-materials\/best-tpu-filament-flexible-brands\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"16276\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34645\">TPU<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printer-materials\/petg-filament\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4404\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34646\">PETG<\/a> projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For ABS, you ideally want an enclosure to foster the stable thermal environment the material needs. For more on enclosures, both paid and DIY options, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/ender-3-enclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12759\">check out our dedicated guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the sheer scale of models sold (800k per Creality\u2019s latest estimate), the Ender 3 boasts a far larger community than the Elegoo Neptune, the largest for any printer out there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that you can find answers to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rigid-ink\/ultimate-3d-printing-troubleshooting-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14469\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12760\">common problems<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/ender-3-upgrades\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10473\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12761\">3D printable modifications<\/a>, settings, upgrade recommendations, and plenty more with very little effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Price<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ender 3<\/strong> &#8211; $189 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1680329&amp;u=2355173&amp;m=104244&amp;urllink=www%2Eelegoo%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Felegoo%2Dneptune%2D2%2Dfdm%2D3d%2Dprinter&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12762\">Available at Creality store here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elegoo Neptune<\/strong> &#8211; $169 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-3d-printer-sale-best-budget-3d-printers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12763\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 3D Printer\">Available at Elegoo store here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Elegoo-Neptune-vs-Ender-3-Price.jpg\" alt=\"Elegoo Neptune 2 vs Ender 3 Price\" class=\"wp-image-20384\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With a marginal difference of $20 between the Elegoo Neptune and Ender 3, we&#8217;re splitting hairs when it comes to price.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want the thriftiest option, then the Elegoo Neptune it is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t mind spending a little more, then the Ender 3 arguably better values, if only for the massive community surrounding the printer and associated guides, mods, advice, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elegoo Neptune vs Ender 3 &#8211; The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s hard to set the Elegoo Neptune and Ender 3. After all, the Elegoo Neptune is heavily inspired by the Ender 3. Both are great options for first-timers on a tight budget and offer a solid starting point to learn the ropes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If only for its massive community, we\u2019d lean more towards the Ender 3. 3D printing comes hand in hand with the unexpected, whether that\u2019s prints failing or components failing. Having a huge resource to fall back onto when this inevitably happens adds incredible value to an already very competitively priced printer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1a282b12\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-38d6e742\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-ac45977b\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ac45977b\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5403c94b gb-headline-text\">BUDGET PICK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Elegoo-Neptune-2.jpg\" alt=\"Elegoo Neptune 2\" class=\"wp-image-20389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Elegoo-Neptune-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Elegoo-Neptune-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Elegoo-Neptune-2-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a9cdf5c0 gb-headline-text\">Elegoo Neptune 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8e06e19f\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Printing technology<\/strong>: FDM&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-91ba108b\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Build volume<\/strong>: 220 x 220 x 250 mm<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-877bfe30\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Filament compatibility<\/strong>: PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU <\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-36a93f74\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Layer height<\/strong>: 100-400 microns <\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6f44eac9\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Printing accuracy<\/strong>: \u00b1 0.1 mm <\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f85e0f0c\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Max extruder temp<\/strong>: 260\u00b0C <\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a4ba81ca\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Max bed temp<\/strong>: 100\u00b0C <\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ba9acdf2\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Connectivity<\/strong>: USB, SD Card<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a03a3fa1 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Available at<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-5de2e5a5\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-b63ac7e2\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1680329&amp;u=2355173&amp;m=104244&amp;urllink=www%2Eelegoo%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Felegoo%2Dneptune%2D2%2Dfdm%2D3d%2Dprinter&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34647\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Elegoo here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-88b94681\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ELEGOO-Motherboard-Removable-Impresora-220x220x250mm\/dp\/B08T8RSGR2?tag=3dsourced-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34648\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Amazon here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-880fe5ae\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-880fe5ae\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2ef53a4d gb-headline-text\">CONSISTENT PICK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ender-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ender 3\" class=\"wp-image-20388\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ce778038 gb-headline-text\">Ender 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-435a3716\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Printing technology<\/strong>: FDM<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d4dbd36d\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Build volume<\/strong>: 220 x 220 x 250 mm<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c392340d\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Filament compatibility<\/strong>: PLA, ABS, TPU, PETG<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e8641560\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Layer height<\/strong>: 100-400 microns<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-39eb5199\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Printing accuracy<\/strong>: \u00b1 0.1 mm<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a7a41b1c\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Max extruder temp<\/strong>: 255\u00b0C<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ce09be59\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 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gb-button-wrapper-5574d10a\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-c74d7629\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-3d-printer-sale-best-budget-3d-printers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34649\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 3D Printer\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Creality here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-f1b71c91\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Official-Creality-3D-Printer-Source\/dp\/B07D218NX3?tag=3dsourced-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"34650\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Amazon here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Related posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/ender-3-v2-vs-ender-5-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12768\">Best Budget Printer: Ender 3 V2 vs Ender 5 Pro<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/ender-3-vs-ender-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12084\" rel=\"noopener\" 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