Elegoo Centauri 2 vs Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Elegoo Centauri 2 costs $379 and the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro costs $569, so the Elegoo Centauri 2 is $190 cheaper. The Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro has a published review score and ranks #12 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 Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro for enclosed printing in small spaces. The Elegoo Centauri 2 wins 4 of 5 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Elegoo Centauri 2 wins 4 of 5 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Centauri 2 | Adventurer 5M Pro | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $379 | $569 | Centauri 2 |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | 220 x 220 x 220 mm | Centauri 2 |
| Top print speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s | Adventurer 5M Pro |
| Max nozzle temp | 350°C | 280°C | Centauri 2 |
| Release year | 2026 | 2023 | Centauri 2 |
- You want to spend less (saves $190)
- You care most about build volume (256 x 256 x 256 mm vs 220 x 220 x 220 mm)
- You care most about max nozzle temp (350°C vs 280°C)
- Best for budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints
- You care most about top print speed (600 mm/s vs 500 mm/s)
- Best for enclosed printing in small spaces
- 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
- 220 x 220 x 220 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s travel
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- Yes
Compact enclosed CoreXY printer with filters and quick nozzles
Full Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Elegoo Centauri 2 | Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379 | $569 |
| 3 year cost | $379 | $569 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 7.9/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #37 | #12 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not checked | 1 year limited on the printer, 3 months on extruder parts (Flashforge) |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) | 220 x 220 x 220 mm (Flashforge) |
| Print speed | Up to 500 mm/s, 300 mm/s recommended; 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo) | Up to 600 mm/s travel, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Flashforge); 3DPrint.com says 200 to 300 mm/s in practice |
| 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 filament |
| Enclosure | No, open frame; no camera or lighting (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, enclosed shell with foam gaskets and dual filtration (Flashforge, 3DPrint.com) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, automatic leveling and Z offset at startup (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, full auto calibration; about 10 minutes (3DPrint.com) to 15 minutes (3Dnatives) |
| Max nozzle temp | 350 C, 0.4 mm hardened steel nozzle (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) | 280 C (Flashforge) |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 110 C, PEI steel flex plate (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) | Yes, Flashforge says up to 100 C; 3Dnatives lists 110 C |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU (Tom's Hardware); ABS, ASA and nylon not recommended without an enclosure (Irish Examiner) | PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA; TPU, PLA CF and PETG CF with 0.6 or 0.8 mm nozzles (Flashforge) |
| Connectivity | LAN, Wi-Fi, USB flash drive; no cloud needed (Tom's Hardware) | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB (Flashforge) |
| Camera | No (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, built in camera for monitoring (Flashforge) |
| Noise | No dB figure; Irish Examiner called it somewhat loud | Flashforge claims 50 dB in low noise mode and 55 dB standard; 3DPrint.com measured 68 dB average, 79 dB max, 46 dB min |
| Assembly | Mostly pre assembled (Tom's Hardware); 30 to 40 minutes for the Combo (Irish Examiner) | About 95% pre assembled; remove transport screws, attach PTFE tube and spool holder (Flashforge, 3Dnatives) |
| Weight | 15 kg; 500 x 480 x 500 mm (Tom's Hardware) | 380 x 400 x 453 mm without spool holder (Flashforge); weight not listed |
| Best for | budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints | enclosed printing in small spaces |
| Skip if | you want a camera or plan to print ABS, ASA or nylon | you need large or multi color prints |
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 Adventurer 5M Pro
- 3DPrint.com: A full volume ASA print took 24 h 44 min with no warping and a 100 mm cube measured 99.70 x 99.71 x 100.02 mm. Measured 68 dB average and 79 dB max. Ran with 100% uptime over a month; TPU needed 30 to 40 mm/s. Source
- 3Dnatives (9.5/10): Scored 9.5/10 with 10/10 for print quality. Auto calibration took about 15 minutes with no manual input. Cons were a confusing slicer transition, small build volume, no multi material and a rear mounted spool. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Elegoo Centauri 2 or the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro?
The Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro has a published review score and ranks #12 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 Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro for enclosed printing in small spaces.
Which is cheaper?
The Elegoo Centauri 2 at $379, versus $569 for the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the Centauri 2 and the Adventurer 5M Pro?
Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) on the Centauri 2, 220 x 220 x 220 mm (Flashforge) on the Adventurer 5M Pro. Print speed: Up to 500 mm/s, 300 mm/s recommended; 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo) on the Centauri 2, Up to 600 mm/s travel, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Flashforge); 3DPrint.com says 200 to… on the Adventurer 5M Pro. Multi color: Up to 4 colors with the CANVAS system (Combo), with RFID and auto refill (Elegoo); Irish… on the Centauri 2, No, single filament on the Adventurer 5M Pro.
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