Creality K2 Plus Combo vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Creality K2 Plus Combo costs $1,199 and the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 costs $349, so the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 is $850 cheaper. The Creality K2 Plus Combo has a published review score and ranks #24 in our 3D printers ranking; the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Creality K2 Plus Combo for large multi color and engineering prints. Pick the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 for budget enclosed printing with room to add color. The Creality K2 Plus Combo wins 2 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Creality K2 Plus Combo wins 2 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| K2 Plus Combo | Centauri Carbon 2 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $1,199 | $349 | Centauri Carbon 2 |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months | Tie |
| Build volume | 350 x 350 x 350 mm | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | K2 Plus Combo |
| Top print speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s | K2 Plus Combo |
| Max nozzle temp | 350°C | 350°C | Tie |
- You care most about build volume (350 x 350 x 350 mm vs 256 x 256 x 256 mm)
- You care most about top print speed (600 mm/s vs 500 mm/s)
- Best for large multi color and engineering prints
- You want to spend less (saves $850)
- Best for budget enclosed printing with room to add color
- Build volume
- 350 x 350 x 350 mm
- Max speed
- 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- 4 colors
- Enclosure
- Yes
Big heated chamber printer with 4 color CFS, up to 16 colors
Full Creality K2 Plus Combo 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
| Creality K2 Plus Combo | Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $349 |
| 3 year cost | $1,199 | $349 |
| Our score | 6.6/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #24 | #35 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Up to 12 months (Creality store) | 12 months; 6 months on the extruder kit; consumables not covered |
| Build volume | 350 x 350 x 350 mm | 256 x 256 x 256 mm |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s, 30,000 mm/s² acceleration | Up to 500 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration |
| Multi color | Yes, 4 colors with the included CFS; up to 16 colors with 4 CFS units | Upgrade ready; up to 4 colors with the CANVAS unit (sold separately or in the Combo) |
| Enclosure | Yes, with active chamber heating to 60 °C and air purifier | Yes, enclosed chamber with auto controlled grille |
| Auto leveling | Yes, full auto leveling with strain gauge and bed tilt calibration | Yes, full auto calibration with auto Z offset (121 points per Notebookcheck) |
| Max nozzle temp | 350 °C | 350 °C, hardened steel nozzle |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 120 °C | Yes, up to 110 °C |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, PC, PA, TPU, PLA-CF, PA-CF, PPA-CF, PPS and more (CFS does not feed TPU) | PLA, PETG, TPU, PET, PC, ASA and fiber filled such as PA6-CF |
| Connectivity | Dual band Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB drive | Elegoo Matrix app, ElegooSlicer, USB drive |
| Camera | Yes, two AI cameras (tool head and chamber) | Yes, with AI spaghetti detection (Notebookcheck) |
| Noise | 45 dB or less at 300 mm/s (Creality claim) | Under 45 dB in silent mode (Elegoo claim); 44 to 47 dB average measured by Notebookcheck |
| Assembly | Pre assembled; install the screen and set up | n/a |
| Weight | 35 kg printer, 4.56 kg CFS | About 20 kg (Notebookcheck) |
| Best for | large multi color and engineering prints | budget enclosed printing with room to add color |
| Skip if | you have limited desk space or budget | 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
Creality K2 Plus Combo
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. Benchy in 15 min 56 s; a three color dragon finished 56 minutes faster than a Bambu Lab P1P but made 121.7 g of purge waste versus 99 g. TPU jammed in the CFS. Source
- TechRadar (4.5/5): Scored 24 of 30 on a print quality test and measured about 45 dB at 300 mm/s. A four color Benchy took about 8.5 hours versus about 30 minutes in one color. Source
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
- 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
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Creality K2 Plus Combo or the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2?
The Creality K2 Plus Combo has a published review score and ranks #24 in our 3D printers ranking; the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Creality K2 Plus Combo for large multi color and engineering prints. 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 $1,199 for the Creality K2 Plus Combo, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the K2 Plus Combo and the Centauri Carbon 2?
Build volume: 350 x 350 x 350 mm on the K2 Plus Combo, 256 x 256 x 256 mm on the Centauri Carbon 2. Print speed: Up to 600 mm/s, 30,000 mm/s² acceleration on the K2 Plus Combo, Up to 500 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration on the Centauri Carbon 2. Multi color: Yes, 4 colors with the included CFS; up to 16 colors with 4 CFS units on the K2 Plus Combo, 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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