SeekerElegoo Neptune 2
An impressive feature set coupled with a rock-bottom price point left us generally impressed with the Elegoo Neptune 2 but the printing experience is not quite up to par with other entry-level printers.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Product details
- 【Overview of Neptune 3 Pro】225*225*280mm³ market mainstream printing size can meet the needs of most users. With an STM32 motherboard, all axes of ELEGOO Neptune 3 Pro are driven by silent stepper motors for quieter and more precise movement during printing, which reduces the noise as low as 47-48dB. The easy-to-setup printer comes with the main components pre-assembled, as well as a complete tool kit for quick installation.
- 【Dual-Gear Direct Extruder】The new dual-gear direct drive extruder is made of SUS303 high-quality stainless steel with a 3:1 reduction ratio and stronger extrusion force for smoother filament feeding and more stable & accurate printing, which greatly reduces nozzle clogging and under-extrusion issues, printing effect is better than Bowden extruder. Compatible with multiple filaments such as PLA, TPU, PETG, and ABS.
- 【Smarter Printing Experience】Auto mesh bed leveling adopts a non-contact high precision sensor to automatically scan 36 (6x6) points of the hotbed and collect data in real-time, and then adjust the Z-axis height to compensate for any irregularities and unevenness of the printing platform. (Only applicable to metal printing platforms) Smart resume printing: the printer will auto-pause when the filament runs out or breaks, and you can resume printing after a power outage.
- 【Higher Toughness & Impact Strength】Toughness and impact strength of ELEGOO PLA Plus is apparently enhanced. It’s also low warpage and shrinkage, bringing excellent results for printing functional parts or other projects
- 【Top-Notch Accuracy & Consistent】Precise production process guarantee ELEGOO PLA Pro filament of 1.75mm diameter, accuracy of +/- 0.02mm. Strict tolerances and perfect dimensional accuracy ensure smooth and consistent feeding for filaments
PROS
+ + Silent stepper drivers make printer operation whisper quiet
+ + Elegoo Cura software ships ready-to-print
+ + Very high price-to-performance ratio
CONS
- Power supply arrived set incorrectly
- User interface feels clunky and confusing
- Build platform textured surface might require frequent replacement
- Unassisted manual leveling can be tedious
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By Tom's Hardware on May 30, 2021
An impressive feature set coupled with a rock-bottom price point left us generally impressed with the Elegoo Neptune 2 but the printing experience is not quite up to par with other entry-level printers.
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