Elegoo Centauri 2 vs Flashforge AD5X

Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026

Short answer · checked Nov 4, 2026

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Elegoo Centauri 2 costs $379 and the Flashforge AD5X costs $349, so the Flashforge AD5X is $30 cheaper. Pick the Elegoo Centauri 2 for budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints. Pick the Flashforge AD5X for cheap 4 color printing in a small space. The Elegoo Centauri 2 wins 3 of 4 points we can measure.

Who wins, point by point

The Elegoo Centauri 2 wins 3 of 4 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.

	Centauri 2	AD5X	Winner
Price today	$379	$349	AD5X
Build volume	256 x 256 x 256 mm	220 x 220 x 220 mm	Centauri 2
Top print speed	500 mm/s	300 mm/s	Centauri 2
Max nozzle temp	350°C	300°C	Centauri 2

Pick the Centauri 2 if

You care most about build volume (256 x 256 x 256 mm vs 220 x 220 x 220 mm)
You care most about top print speed (500 mm/s vs 300 mm/s)
You care most about max nozzle temp (350°C vs 300°C)
Best for budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints

Pick the AD5X if

You want to spend less (saves $30)
Best for cheap 4 color printing in a small space

3D printers

ElegooCentauri 2

Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm
Max speed: Up to 500 mm/s
Multicolor: Up to 4 colors
Enclosure: No

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Low cost open CoreXY printer with optional 4 color CANVAS feeder

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3D printers

FlashforgeAD5X

Build volume: 220 x 220 x 220 mm
Max speed: Up to 300 mm/s print
Multicolor: Yes
Enclosure: No

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Compact open frame 4 color printer at a low price

Full Flashforge AD5X review, pros and cons →

Side by side

	Elegoo Centauri 2	Flashforge AD5X
Price	$379	$349
3 year cost	$379	$349
Our score	Not scored yet	Not scored yet
Rank in 3D printers	#37	#34
Status	on sale	on sale
Warranty	Not checked	1 year limited; 3 months on extruder parts
Build volume	256 x 256 x 256 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware)	220 x 220 x 220 mm
Print speed	Up to 500 mm/s, 300 mm/s recommended; 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo)	Up to 300 mm/s print, 600 mm/s travel, 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	Yes, 4 colors with the built in IFS
Enclosure	No, open frame; no camera or lighting (Tom's Hardware)	No, open frame; DIY enclosure kit sold separately
Auto leveling	Yes, automatic leveling and Z offset at startup (Tom's Hardware)	Yes, one click auto leveling
Max nozzle temp	350 C, 0.4 mm hardened steel nozzle (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware)	300 °C
Heated bed	Yes, up to 110 C, PEI steel flex plate (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware)	Yes, up to 110 °C, PEI steel sheet
Filament types	PLA, PETG, TPU (Tom's Hardware); ABS, ASA and nylon not recommended without an enclosure (Irish Examiner)	PLA, PETG, TPU 95A, TPU 64D to 75D, PLA-CF, PETG-CF
Connectivity	LAN, Wi-Fi, USB flash drive; no cloud needed (Tom's Hardware)	Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
Camera	No (Tom's Hardware)	None (Tom's Hardware notes no camera)
Noise	No dB figure; Irish Examiner called it somewhat loud	About 58 dB without the enclosure (ProToolReviews)
Assembly	Mostly pre assembled (Tom's Hardware); 30 to 40 minutes for the Combo (Irish Examiner)	Three steps: screen, filament holder and multi color module
Weight	15 kg; 500 x 480 x 500 mm (Tom's Hardware)	11.4 kg (Tom's Hardware)
Best for	budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints	cheap 4 color printing in a small space
Skip if	you want a camera or plan to print ABS, ASA or nylon	you want a camera or enclosed printing

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

Flashforge AD5X

Tom's Hardware: Excellent print quality across PLA, PETG, TPU and ASA, but the Orca based slicer crashed about every third print. A 33 frog plate wasted 11 g over 23 color swaps. Source
ProToolReviews: Called it a well rounded multicolor printer with sharp prints and reliable runs. Noted about 58 dB noise unless enclosed and suggested the optional enclosure. Source

Questions buyers ask

Which is better, the Elegoo Centauri 2 or the Flashforge AD5X?

Pick the Elegoo Centauri 2 for budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints. Pick the Flashforge AD5X for cheap 4 color printing in a small space.

Which is cheaper?

The Flashforge AD5X at $349, versus $379 for the Elegoo Centauri 2, checked Nov 4, 2026.

What is the difference between the Centauri 2 and the AD5X?

Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) on the Centauri 2, 220 x 220 x 220 mm on the AD5X. Print speed: Up to 500 mm/s, 300 mm/s recommended; 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo) on the Centauri 2, Up to 300 mm/s print, 600 mm/s travel, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration on the AD5X. Multi color: Up to 4 colors with the CANVAS system (Combo), with RFID and auto refill (Elegoo); Irish… on the Centauri 2, Yes, 4 colors with the built in IFS on the AD5X.

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