# Elegoo Centauri 2 vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Elegoo Centauri 2 costs $379 and the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max costs $394, so the Elegoo Centauri 2 is $15 cheaper. The Elegoo Neptune 4 Max has a published review score and ranks #2 in our 3D printers ranking; the Elegoo Centauri 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Elegoo Centauri 2 for budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints. Pick the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max for budget makers who need very large PLA, PETG or TPU prints.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/elegoo-centauri-2-vs-elegoo-neptune-4-max/

## Side by side

| | Elegoo Centauri 2 | Elegoo Neptune 4 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379 | $394 |
| 3 year cost | $379 | $394 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 8.6/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #37 | #2 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not checked | Not checked |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) | 420 x 420 x 480 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) |
| Print speed | Up to 500 mm/s, 300 mm/s recommended; 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo) | Up to 500 mm/s (Elegoo); Tom's Hardware says 140 mm/s is the recommended optimal speed |
| 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 | No, single extruder (Tom's Hardware) |
| Enclosure | No, open frame; no camera or lighting (Tom's Hardware) | No, open frame (Tom's Hardware) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, automatic leveling and Z offset at startup (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, 121 point inductive auto leveling plus manual knobs (Tom's Hardware) |
| Max nozzle temp | 350 C, 0.4 mm hardened steel nozzle (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) | 300 C, 0.4 mm high flow nozzle (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 110 C, PEI steel flex plate (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) | Yes, PEI textured spring steel plate (Tom's Hardware); max temperature not confirmed |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU (Tom's Hardware); ABS, ASA and nylon not recommended without an enclosure (Irish Examiner) | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS (Tom's Hardware); 3DWithUs found ABS warped without an enclosure |
| Connectivity | LAN, Wi-Fi, USB flash drive; no cloud needed (Tom's Hardware) | Wi-Fi, microSD, USB (Tom's Hardware) |
| Camera | No (Tom's Hardware) | No (not listed by Tom's Hardware or Elegoo) |
| Noise | No dB figure; Irish Examiner called it somewhat loud | No dB figure; Tom's Hardware called the curtain fan way too noisy |
| 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) | 18.1 kg; 658 x 632 x 740 mm (Tom's Hardware) |
| Firmware | n/a | Klipper (Tom's Hardware) |
| Best for | budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints | budget makers who need very large PLA, PETG or TPU prints |
| Skip if | you want a camera or plan to print ABS, ASA or nylon | you want a plug and play or enclosed printer |

## 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](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)

### Elegoo Neptune 4 Max

- Tom's Hardware: Speed Benchy took 31 min 12 s. A 250% articulated frog took 10 h 26 min with rough spots and a near layer shift. A TPU purse printed well at 45 mm/s. About twice as fast as the Neptune 3 Max. [Source](https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/elegoo-neptune-4-max-review)
- 3DWithUs (4.5 out of 5): Assembly took about 30 minutes. Printed a 520 mm window handle and eight PETG brackets in one batch. The screen failed out of the box and needed a manual fix. ABS warped. [Source](https://3dwithus.com/elegoo-neptune-4-max-review-3d-printer-testing-settings-tips)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Elegoo Centauri 2 or the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max?

The Elegoo Neptune 4 Max has a published review score and ranks #2 in our 3D printers ranking; the Elegoo Centauri 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Elegoo Centauri 2 for budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints. Pick the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max for budget makers who need very large PLA, PETG or TPU prints.

### Which is cheaper?

The Elegoo Centauri 2 at $379, versus $394 for the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max, checked Nov 4, 2026.

### What is the difference between the Centauri 2 and the Neptune 4 Max?

Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) on the Centauri 2, 420 x 420 x 480 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) on the Neptune 4 Max. 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 (Elegoo); Tom's Hardware says 140 mm/s is the recommended optimal speed on the Neptune 4 Max. Multi color: Up to 4 colors with the CANVAS system (Combo), with RFID and auto refill (Elegoo); Irish… on the Centauri 2, No, single extruder (Tom's Hardware) on the Neptune 4 Max.

Full reviews: [Elegoo Centauri 2](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/elegoo-centauri-2/index.md), [Elegoo Neptune 4 Max](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/elegoo-neptune-4-max/index.md)