# Bambu Lab P2S vs Elegoo Centauri 2

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.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/bambu-lab-p2s-vs-elegoo-centauri-2/

## 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 |

## 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](https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/bambu-lab-p2s-review)
- 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](https://www.hackster.io/news/the-maker-s-toolbox-bambu-lab-p2s-3d-printer-review-eca6a5fddab6)

### 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](https://tomshardware.com/3d-printing/elegoo-centauri-2-combo-review)
- 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](https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41918086.html)

## 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.

Full reviews: [Bambu Lab P2S](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/bambu-lab-p2s/index.md), [Elegoo Centauri 2](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/elegoo-centauri-2/index.md)