Bambu Lab A2L vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Bambu Lab A2L costs $439 and the Elegoo Centauri Carbon costs $438, so the Elegoo Centauri Carbon is $1 cheaper. The Bambu Lab A2L has a published review score and ranks #17 in our 3D printers ranking; the Elegoo Centauri Carbon is not scored yet. Pick the Bambu Lab A2L for families and crafters who want large PLA prints and easy 4 color printing. Pick the Elegoo Centauri Carbon for budget enclosed printing in one color. The Bambu Lab A2L wins 2 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Bambu Lab A2L wins 2 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| A2L | Centauri Carbon | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $439 | $438 | Tie |
| Build volume | 330 x 320 x 325 mm | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | A2L |
| Top print speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s | Tie |
| Max nozzle temp | 300°C | 320°C | Centauri Carbon |
| Release year | 2026 | 2025 | A2L |
- You care most about build volume (330 x 320 x 325 mm vs 256 x 256 x 256 mm)
- You want the newer model (2026 vs 2025)
- Best for families and crafters who want large PLA prints and easy 4 color printing
- You care most about max nozzle temp (320°C vs 300°C)
- Best for budget enclosed printing in one color
- Build volume
- 330 x 320 x 325 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 500 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Yes
- Enclosure
- No
Large bed Bambu bed slinger with optional 4 color AMS Lite
Full Bambu Lab A2L review, pros and cons →- Build volume
- 256 x 256 x 256 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 500 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Single color out of
- Enclosure
- Yes
Budget enclosed CoreXY printer that handles carbon fiber filament
Full Elegoo Centauri Carbon review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Bambu Lab A2L | Elegoo Centauri Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $439 | $438 |
| 3 year cost | $439 | $438 |
| Our score | 7.5/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #17 | #39 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not checked | n/a |
| Build volume | 330 x 320 x 325 mm (Tom's Hardware, FauxHammer) | 256 x 256 x 256 mm |
| Print speed | Up to 500 mm/s (Bambu Lab via FauxHammer); Tom's Hardware printed at the default 200 to 300 mm/s | Up to 500 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo); speed Benchy in 18 min 19 s (Tom's Hardware) |
| Multi color | Yes, 4 colors with AMS Lite in the Combo; also works with AMS and AMS 2 Pro (Tom's Hardware) | 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 | No, open frame bed slinger (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, glass door and lid with metal sides; no chamber heater, chamber reached 41 C after 20 min (Tom's Hardware) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, automatic with nozzle probe Z height (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, auto bed leveling; All3DP rarely had to re level |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C, 0.4 mm quick swap stainless steel nozzle (Tom's Hardware, FauxHammer) | 320 C, 0.4 mm hardened steel nozzle (All3DP) |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 80 C, textured PEI spring steel sheet (FauxHammer) | Up to 110 C; reached 110 C in just over 7 min on 110 V (Tom's Hardware) |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU (Tom's Hardware); no ABS or ASA profile at the time of FauxHammer's test | n/a |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, microSD (Tom's Hardware) | LAN, Wi-Fi and USB; no cloud account required (Tom's Hardware) |
| Camera | Conflicting: Tom's Hardware says no camera; FauxHammer lists an included camera with a feed of about 1 frame per second | Yes, chamber camera (Elegoo) |
| Weight | 12.8 kg; 544 x 529 x 505 mm (Tom's Hardware) | 17.5 kg (Tom's Hardware) |
| Extras | Optional blade cutter and pen plotter kit, $69 (Tom's Hardware) | n/a |
| Noise | Not measured in the reviews we checked; Tom's Hardware found strong vibration on a light table | n/a |
| Best for | families and crafters who want large PLA prints and easy 4 color printing | budget enclosed printing in one color |
| Skip if | you want to print ABS or ASA, or only have a light table | you want multi color printing out of the box |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Bambu Lab A2L
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. A Flexi panda took 2 h 40 min in one color and 6 h 46 min in three colors. A TPU 95A bag printed in 7 h 9 min. A PETG spinner failed near 95% due to a thin base. The AMS Lite vibrated off an IKEA Lack table after 45 minutes. Source
- FauxHammer (4/5): Called it a great hobby printer with good print quality for its class, but found the live camera feed about 1 frame per second and no ABS or ASA profile at test time. Source
Elegoo Centauri Carbon
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. Speed Benchy 18 min 19 s, dragon 1 h 10 min, PETG planter 4 h 27 min. Bed hit 110 C in just over 7 min. PC blend corners still lifted at 100 C bed. Source
- All3DP: After about a week of printing, called build quality close to Bambu Lab's X1 series. PLA results were good, but glossy filaments showed vertical fine artifacts and it struggled on an overhang test. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Bambu Lab A2L or the Elegoo Centauri Carbon?
The Bambu Lab A2L has a published review score and ranks #17 in our 3D printers ranking; the Elegoo Centauri Carbon is not scored yet. Pick the Bambu Lab A2L for families and crafters who want large PLA prints and easy 4 color printing. Pick the Elegoo Centauri Carbon for budget enclosed printing in one color.
Which is cheaper?
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon at $438, versus $439 for the Bambu Lab A2L, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $439 vs $438.
What is the difference between the A2L and the Centauri Carbon?
Build volume: 330 x 320 x 325 mm (Tom's Hardware, FauxHammer) on the A2L, 256 x 256 x 256 mm on the Centauri Carbon. Print speed: Up to 500 mm/s (Bambu Lab via FauxHammer); Tom's Hardware printed at the default 200 to… on the A2L, Up to 500 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo); speed Benchy in 18 min 19 s (Tom's… on the Centauri Carbon. Multi color: Yes, 4 colors with AMS Lite in the Combo; also works with AMS and AMS 2 Pro (Tom's… on the A2L, Single color out of the box; rear purge chute for add on multi color. Elegoo sells a… on the Centauri Carbon.
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