Bambu Lab P2S vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 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 Carbon 2 costs $349, so the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 is $100 cheaper. Pick the Bambu Lab P2S for a first enclosed printer that just works. Pick the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 for budget enclosed printing with room to add color. The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 wins 2 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 wins 2 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| P2S | Centauri Carbon 2 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $449 | $349 | Centauri Carbon 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 Carbon 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 $100)
- You care most about max nozzle temp (350°C vs 300°C)
- Best for budget enclosed printing with room to add color
- 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
- Upgrade ready
- Enclosure
- Yes
Low cost enclosed printer that adds 4 colors with CANVAS
Full Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Bambu Lab P2S | Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449 | $349 |
| 3 year cost | $449 | $349 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #40 | #35 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | 12 months; 6 months on the extruder kit; consumables not covered |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Bambu Lab) | 256 x 256 x 256 mm |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Tom's Hardware spec table) | Up to 500 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration |
| Multi color | Yes with AMS 2 Pro, included in the Combo; Tom's Hardware notes the AMS wastes filament on color changes | Upgrade ready; up to 4 colors with the CANVAS unit (sold separately or in the Combo) |
| Enclosure | Yes, enclosed chamber with active airflow; no active chamber heating. Tom's Hardware saw about 33 C inside | Yes, enclosed chamber with auto controlled grille |
| Auto leveling | Yes, automatic bed leveling and Auto Flow Dynamics calibration with an eddy current sensor (Bambu Lab) | Yes, full auto calibration with auto Z offset (121 points per Notebookcheck) |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C (Bambu Lab) | 350 °C, hardened steel nozzle |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 110 C (Bambu Lab) | Yes, up to 110 °C |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, PC and carbon fiber blends; Tom's Hardware printed PLA, PETG CF, ABS and TPU | PLA, PETG, TPU, PET, PC, ASA and fiber filled such as PA6-CF |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB (Tom's Hardware) | Elegoo Matrix app, ElegooSlicer, USB drive |
| Camera | Yes, 1080p high frame rate camera with spaghetti failure detection (Bambu Lab, Hackster) | Yes, with AI spaghetti detection (Notebookcheck) |
| Noise | n/a | Under 45 dB in silent mode (Elegoo claim); 44 to 47 dB average measured by Notebookcheck |
| Assembly | Ships assembled; tool free quick swap hotend | n/a |
| Weight | 14.9 kg; 392 x 406 x 478 mm (Tom's Hardware) | About 20 kg (Notebookcheck) |
| Best for | a first enclosed printer that just works | budget enclosed printing with room to add color |
| Skip if | you need a heated chamber | you need more than 4 colors |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Bambu Lab P2S
- 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
- 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
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
- Hackster: Called it strong value for a multi material printer. CANVAS swaps were fast and reliable and print quality matched the original Centauri Carbon, but it is limited to four spools and swaps still purge. Source
- Notebookcheck: PLA and PETG printed cleanly on stock profiles. Measured 44 to 47 dB on average, color swaps took about 70 seconds, and multi color prints made heavy purge waste. Connectivity was inconsistent. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Bambu Lab P2S or the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2?
Pick the Bambu Lab P2S for a first enclosed printer that just works. Pick the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 for budget enclosed printing with room to add color.
Which is cheaper?
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 at $349, versus $449 for the Bambu Lab P2S, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the P2S and the Centauri Carbon 2?
Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Bambu Lab) on the P2S, 256 x 256 x 256 mm on the Centauri Carbon 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, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration on the Centauri Carbon 2. Multi color: Yes with AMS 2 Pro, included in the Combo; Tom's Hardware notes the AMS wastes filament… on the P2S, Upgrade ready; up to 4 colors with the CANVAS unit (sold separately or in the Combo) on the Centauri Carbon 2.
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