Bambu Lab P1S vs Elegoo Centauri 2
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Bambu Lab P1S costs $349 and the Elegoo Centauri 2 costs $379, so the Bambu Lab P1S is $30 cheaper. Pick the Bambu Lab P1S for hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer. Pick the Elegoo Centauri 2 for budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints. The Elegoo Centauri 2 wins 2 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Elegoo Centauri 2 wins 2 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| P1S | Centauri 2 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $349 | $379 | P1S |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | Tie |
| Top print speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s | Tie |
| Max nozzle temp | 300°C | 350°C | Centauri 2 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2026 | Centauri 2 |
- You want to spend less (saves $30)
- Best for hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer
- You care most about max nozzle temp (350°C vs 300°C)
- You want the newer model (2026 vs 2023)
- Best for budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints
- Build volume
- 256 x 256 x 256 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 500 mm/s toolhead
- Multicolor
- Yes
- Enclosure
- Yes
Enclosed fast printer for ABS and ASA with AMS combo options
Full Bambu Lab P1S review, pros and cons →- Build volume
- 256 x 256 x 256 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 500 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Up to 4 colors
- Enclosure
- No
Low cost open CoreXY printer with optional 4 color CANVAS feeder
Full Elegoo Centauri 2 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Bambu Lab P1S | Elegoo Centauri 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349 | $379 |
| 3 year cost | $349 | $379 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #33 | #37 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 years (Bambu Lab US store product page) | Not checked |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (slicer defaults to 250 mm height) | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) |
| Print speed | Up to 500 mm/s toolhead speed, 20 m/s2 acceleration (Bambu Lab) | Up to 500 mm/s, 300 mm/s recommended; 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo) |
| Multi color | Yes with an AMS combo; up to 16 colors with 4 AMS units | Up to 4 colors with the CANVAS system (Combo), with RFID and auto refill (Elegoo); Irish Examiner found multi color printing slow and wasteful versus multi toolhead printers |
| Enclosure | Yes, plastic and glass, with chamber fan and activated carbon filter | No, open frame; no camera or lighting (Tom's Hardware) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, auto bed leveling and vibration compensation | Yes, automatic leveling and Z offset at startup (Tom's Hardware) |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C | 350 C, 0.4 mm hardened steel nozzle (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 100 C | Yes, up to 110 C, PEI steel flex plate (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) |
| Filament types | Ideal: PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET, ABS, ASA. Capable: PA, PC | PLA, PETG, TPU (Tom's Hardware); ABS, ASA and nylon not recommended without an enclosure (Irish Examiner) |
| Camera | Yes, 1280 x 720 at 0.5 fps with timelapse | No (Tom's Hardware) |
| Assembly | About 15 minutes from unboxing to first print (Bambu Lab claim) | Mostly pre assembled (Tom's Hardware); 30 to 40 minutes for the Combo (Irish Examiner) |
| Weight | 12.95 kg net; 389 x 389 x 458 mm | 15 kg; 500 x 480 x 500 mm (Tom's Hardware) |
| Connectivity | n/a | LAN, Wi-Fi, USB flash drive; no cloud needed (Tom's Hardware) |
| Noise | n/a | No dB figure; Irish Examiner called it somewhat loud |
| Best for | hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer | budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints |
| Skip if | you need a quiet printer in a shared room | you want a camera or plan to print ABS, ASA or nylon |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Bambu Lab P1S
- Tom's Hardware: Said it hits a sweet spot with affordable CoreXY speed, an enclosure for high temperature printing and simple auto leveling. Downsides were noise, proprietary parts and AMS filament waste. Source
- All3DP: Printed ASA and PC with little corner warping and found auto bed leveling consistent. Criticized the 720p, 0.5 fps camera and some software limits such as blocked microSD access from the slicer. Source
Elegoo Centauri 2
- Tom's Hardware: Called it a very good four color CoreXY printer. A four color fidget took 5 h 13 min and a PET-GF part printed at 350 C in 1 h 23 min. 95A TPU fed reliably; softer TPU clogged. Source
- Irish Examiner: Combo assembled in 30 to 40 minutes. PLA, silk PLA, TPU and PETG printed with excellent quality, matching the Centauri Carbon 2. Somewhat loud, and multi color printing was slow. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Bambu Lab P1S or the Elegoo Centauri 2?
Pick the Bambu Lab P1S for hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer. Pick the Elegoo Centauri 2 for budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints.
Which is cheaper?
The Bambu Lab P1S at $349, versus $379 for the Elegoo Centauri 2, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the P1S and the Centauri 2?
Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm (slicer defaults to 250 mm height) on the P1S, 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) on the Centauri 2. Print speed: Up to 500 mm/s toolhead speed, 20 m/s2 acceleration (Bambu Lab) on the P1S, Up to 500 mm/s, 300 mm/s recommended; 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo) on the Centauri 2. Multi color: Yes with an AMS combo; up to 16 colors with 4 AMS units on the P1S, Up to 4 colors with the CANVAS system (Combo), with RFID and auto refill (Elegoo); Irish… on the Centauri 2.
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