Bambu Lab P2S vs Elegoo Centauri 2
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Bambu Lab P2S costs $449 and the Elegoo Centauri 2 costs $379, so the Elegoo Centauri 2 is $70 cheaper. Pick the Bambu Lab P2S for a first enclosed printer that just works. Pick the Elegoo Centauri 2 for budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints. The Elegoo Centauri 2 wins 3 of 5 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Elegoo Centauri 2 wins 3 of 5 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| P2S | Centauri 2 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $449 | $379 | Centauri 2 |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | Tie |
| Top print speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s | P2S |
| Max nozzle temp | 300°C | 350°C | Centauri 2 |
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 | Centauri 2 |
- You care most about top print speed (600 mm/s vs 500 mm/s)
- Best for a first enclosed printer that just works
- You want to spend less (saves $70)
- You care most about max nozzle temp (350°C vs 300°C)
- You want the newer model (2026 vs 2025)
- 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 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Yes
- Enclosure
- Yes
Fast enclosed all rounder that replaces the P1S, AMS 2 Pro option
Full Bambu Lab P2S 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 P2S | Elegoo Centauri 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449 | $379 |
| 3 year cost | $449 | $379 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #40 | #37 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | Not checked |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Bambu Lab) | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Tom's Hardware spec table) | Up to 500 mm/s, 300 mm/s recommended; 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo) |
| Multi color | Yes with AMS 2 Pro, included in the Combo; Tom's Hardware notes the AMS wastes filament on color changes | 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, enclosed chamber with active airflow; no active chamber heating. Tom's Hardware saw about 33 C inside | No, open frame; no camera or lighting (Tom's Hardware) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, automatic bed leveling and Auto Flow Dynamics calibration with an eddy current sensor (Bambu Lab) | Yes, automatic leveling and Z offset at startup (Tom's Hardware) |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C (Bambu Lab) | 350 C, 0.4 mm hardened steel nozzle (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 110 C (Bambu Lab) | Yes, up to 110 C, PEI steel flex plate (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, PC and carbon fiber blends; Tom's Hardware printed PLA, PETG CF, ABS and TPU | PLA, PETG, TPU (Tom's Hardware); ABS, ASA and nylon not recommended without an enclosure (Irish Examiner) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB (Tom's Hardware) | LAN, Wi-Fi, USB flash drive; no cloud needed (Tom's Hardware) |
| Camera | Yes, 1080p high frame rate camera with spaghetti failure detection (Bambu Lab, Hackster) | No (Tom's Hardware) |
| Noise | n/a | No dB figure; Irish Examiner called it somewhat loud |
| Assembly | Ships assembled; tool free quick swap hotend | Mostly pre assembled (Tom's Hardware); 30 to 40 minutes for the Combo (Irish Examiner) |
| Weight | 14.9 kg; 392 x 406 x 478 mm (Tom's Hardware) | 15 kg; 500 x 480 x 500 mm (Tom's Hardware) |
| Best for | a first enclosed printer that just works | budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints |
| Skip if | you need a heated chamber | 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 P2S
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. A 20 hour PETG carbon fiber game board, a 3 h 12 min ABS top and a 6 h 46 min TPU handbag on a 0.8 mm nozzle all printed without clogs. Chamber held about 33 C. The only con listed was AMS filament waste. Source
- Hackster: Called it a new generation of the P1S rather than a new model. Liked the touchscreen, better camera with failure detection and tool free nozzle swaps, but saw no clear print quality gain over the P1S and noted no active chamber heating. 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 P2S or the Elegoo Centauri 2?
Pick the Bambu Lab P2S for a first enclosed printer that just works. Pick the Elegoo Centauri 2 for budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints.
Which is cheaper?
The Elegoo Centauri 2 at $379, versus $449 for the Bambu Lab P2S, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the P2S and the Centauri 2?
Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Bambu Lab) on the P2S, 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) on the Centauri 2. Print speed: Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Tom's Hardware spec table) on the P2S, Up to 500 mm/s, 300 mm/s recommended; 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo) on the Centauri 2. Multi color: Yes with AMS 2 Pro, included in the Combo; Tom's Hardware notes the AMS wastes filament… on the P2S, Up to 4 colors with the CANVAS system (Combo), with RFID and auto refill (Elegoo); Irish… on the Centauri 2.
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