# Elegoo Centauri Carbon review

Budget enclosed CoreXY printer that handles carbon fiber filament

- Our score: not scored yet
- Price: $438 (checked Nov 4, 2026)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: budget enclosed printing in one color
- Skip if: you want multi color printing out of the box
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/elegoo-centauri-carbon/

## Verdict

The original Centauri Carbon is a cheap way to get an enclosed CoreXY printer with a hardened nozzle, so it can print carbon fiber blends. It suits beginners and tinkerers who print one color at a time. Skip it if you want multi color now; the Centauri Carbon 2 adds that.

## Pros

- Enclosed CoreXY at a budget price
- Hardened nozzle for carbon fiber filaments
- Fast, with an 18 min speed Benchy
- Works without a cloud account

## Cons

- No chamber heater
- Weak cold plate grip until about 60 C (Tom's Hardware)
- Dim chamber lighting
- Fragile screen ribbon cable (All3DP)

## Specs

- build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm
- print speed: Up to 500 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo); speed Benchy in 18 min 19 s (Tom's Hardware)
- multi color: Single color out of the box; rear purge chute for add on multi color. Elegoo sells a CANVAS for Centauri Carbon accessory, but the product page does not spell out support
- enclosure: Yes, glass door and lid with metal sides; no chamber heater, chamber reached 41 C after 20 min (Tom's Hardware)
- auto leveling: Yes, auto bed leveling; All3DP rarely had to re level
- max nozzle temp: 320 C, 0.4 mm hardened steel nozzle (All3DP)
- heated bed: Up to 110 C; reached 110 C in just over 7 min on 110 V (Tom's Hardware)
- connectivity: LAN, Wi-Fi and USB; no cloud account required (Tom's Hardware)
- camera: Yes, chamber camera (Elegoo)
- weight: 17.5 kg (Tom's Hardware)

## Safety

- recalls: Not checked
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active

## Questions buyers ask

### Can it print carbon fiber filament?

Yes. It ships with a hardened steel 0.4 mm nozzle rated to 320 C, per All3DP.

### Does it need the cloud?

No. Tom's Hardware notes it works over LAN, Wi-Fi or USB without cloud access.

### Should I buy this or the Centauri Carbon 2?

Get the Carbon 2 if you want four color printing. The original is the cheaper single color option.

## Sources

1. [Tom's Hardware: Elegoo Centauri Carbon review](https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/elegoo-centauri-carbon-review)
2. [All3DP: Elegoo Centauri Carbon hands on](https://all3dp.com/4/elegoo-centauri-carbon-hands-on-first-impressions/)
3. [Elegoo: Centauri Carbon product page](https://www.elegoo.com/products/centauri-carbon)
4. [Tom's Hardware: Centauri Carbon $285 deal (April 2026)](https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/grab-the-ultra-fast-elegoo-centauri-carbon-3d-printer-for-just-usd285-right-now-saving-you-usd128-limited-time-sale-price-nets-you-a-fully-enclosed-core-xy-printer-built-for-beginners-and-enthusiasts)