Elegoo Centauri 2 vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Elegoo Centauri 2 costs $379 and the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 costs $349, so the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 is $30 cheaper. Pick the Elegoo Centauri 2 for budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints. Pick the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 for budget enclosed printing with room to add color. The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 wins 1 of 4 points we can measure (3 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 wins 1 of 4 points we can measure (3 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Centauri 2 | Centauri Carbon 2 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $379 | $349 | Centauri Carbon 2 |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | Tie |
| Top print speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s | Tie |
| Max nozzle temp | 350°C | 350°C | Tie |
- Best for budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints
- You want to spend less (saves $30)
- Best for budget enclosed printing with room to add color
- 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 →- 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
| Elegoo Centauri 2 | Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379 | $349 |
| 3 year cost | $379 | $349 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #37 | #35 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not checked | 12 months; 6 months on the extruder kit; consumables not covered |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) | 256 x 256 x 256 mm |
| Print speed | Up to 500 mm/s, 300 mm/s recommended; 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo) | Up to 500 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration |
| Multi color | 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 | Upgrade ready; up to 4 colors with the CANVAS unit (sold separately or in the Combo) |
| Enclosure | No, open frame; no camera or lighting (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, enclosed chamber with auto controlled grille |
| Auto leveling | Yes, automatic leveling and Z offset at startup (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, full auto calibration with auto Z offset (121 points per Notebookcheck) |
| Max nozzle temp | 350 C, 0.4 mm hardened steel nozzle (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) | 350 °C, hardened steel nozzle |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 110 C, PEI steel flex plate (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) | Yes, up to 110 °C |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU (Tom's Hardware); ABS, ASA and nylon not recommended without an enclosure (Irish Examiner) | PLA, PETG, TPU, PET, PC, ASA and fiber filled such as PA6-CF |
| Connectivity | LAN, Wi-Fi, USB flash drive; no cloud needed (Tom's Hardware) | Elegoo Matrix app, ElegooSlicer, USB drive |
| Camera | No (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, with AI spaghetti detection (Notebookcheck) |
| Noise | No dB figure; Irish Examiner called it somewhat loud | Under 45 dB in silent mode (Elegoo claim); 44 to 47 dB average measured by Notebookcheck |
| Assembly | Mostly pre assembled (Tom's Hardware); 30 to 40 minutes for the Combo (Irish Examiner) | n/a |
| Weight | 15 kg; 500 x 480 x 500 mm (Tom's Hardware) | About 20 kg (Notebookcheck) |
| Best for | budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints | budget enclosed printing with room to add color |
| Skip if | you want a camera or plan to print ABS, ASA or nylon | 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
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
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 Elegoo Centauri 2 or the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2?
Pick the Elegoo Centauri 2 for budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG 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 $379 for the Elegoo Centauri 2, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the Centauri 2 and the Centauri Carbon 2?
Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) on the Centauri 2, 256 x 256 x 256 mm on the Centauri Carbon 2. Print speed: Up to 500 mm/s, 300 mm/s recommended; 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo) on the Centauri 2, Up to 500 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration on the Centauri Carbon 2. Multi color: Up to 4 colors with the CANVAS system (Combo), with RFID and auto refill (Elegoo); Irish… on the Centauri 2, 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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