# Bambu Lab P2S vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2

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.

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

## 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 |

## 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 Carbon 2

- 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](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Elegoo-Centauri-Carbon-2-3D-printer-review-Lot-of-features-for-not-a-lot-of-money.1239803.0.html)
- 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](https://www.hackster.io/news/the-maker-s-toolbox-elegoo-centauri-carbon-2-3d-printer-review-99788f603c96)

## 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.

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