# Elegoo Centauri 2 vs Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro

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.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/elegoo-centauri-2-vs-flashforge-adventurer-5m-pro/

## 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 |

## 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)

### 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](https://3dprint.com/312375/flashforge-adventurer-5m-pro-review-a-compact-powerhouse-for-3d-printing/amp/)
- 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](https://www.3dnatives.com/en/3dnatives-lab-adventurer-5m-pro-3d-printer-flashforge-200620244/)

## 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.

Full reviews: [Elegoo Centauri 2](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/elegoo-centauri-2/index.md), [Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/flashforge-adventurer-5m-pro/index.md)