Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 vs Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 costs $349 and the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K costs $650, so the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 is $301 cheaper. The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K has a published review score and ranks #7 in our 3D printers ranking; the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 for budget enclosed printing with room to add color. Pick the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K for miniatures and fine detail models. The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 wins 2 of 3 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 wins 2 of 3 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Centauri Carbon 2 | Saturn 4 Ultra 16K | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $349 | $650 | Centauri Carbon 2 |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months | Tie |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm | Centauri Carbon 2 |
- You want to spend less (saves $301)
- You care most about build volume (256 x 256 x 256 mm vs 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm)
- Best for budget enclosed printing with room to add color
- Best for miniatures and fine detail models
- 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 →- Build volume
- 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 150 mm/h in fast
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- Yes
Sharp 16K resin printer for miniatures with heated vat and AI cam
Full Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 | Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349 | $650 |
| 3 year cost | $349 | $650 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 8.1/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #35 | #7 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 12 months; 6 months on the extruder kit; consumables not covered | 12 months on the machine; LCD screen 3 months; resin tank and build plate 6 months (Elegoo US store) |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm (Elegoo) |
| Print speed | Up to 500 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration | Up to 150 mm/h in fast mode, about 5.5 s per layer (Elegoo claim) |
| Multi color | Upgrade ready; up to 4 colors with the CANVAS unit (sold separately or in the Combo) | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time |
| Enclosure | Yes, enclosed chamber with auto controlled grille | Yes, lift off UV blocking cover (resin printer) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, full auto calibration with auto Z offset (121 points per Notebookcheck) | Yes, automatic leveling with no manual adjustment (Elegoo) |
| Max nozzle temp | 350 °C, hardened steel nozzle | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 110 °C | No heated bed; heated resin vat holds resin at 30 C (Elegoo); GamingTrend says preheat takes about 10 minutes |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU, PET, PC, ASA and fiber filled such as PA6-CF | Not applicable, uses 405 nm resin: standard, water washable, ABS like, plant based and tough resins (Elegoo) |
| Connectivity | Elegoo Matrix app, ElegooSlicer, USB drive | Dual band Wi-Fi with cluster printing (Elegoo); CNX Software also lists Ethernet and USB |
| Camera | Yes, with AI spaghetti detection (Notebookcheck) | Yes, AI camera with chamber light for empty plate and warp detection, monitoring and timelapse (Elegoo) |
| Noise | Under 45 dB in silent mode (Elegoo claim); 44 to 47 dB average measured by Notebookcheck | n/a |
| Weight | About 20 kg (Notebookcheck) | 16.1 kg; 327.4 x 329.2 x 548 mm (CNX Software) |
| Assembly | n/a | Ready to print in about 10 minutes (GamingTrend); touchscreen setup wizard (CNX Software) |
| Best for | budget enclosed printing with room to add color | miniatures and fine detail models |
| Skip if | you need more than 4 colors | you cannot ventilate for resin fumes |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
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
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
- CNX Software: Printed a chess set at 0.05 mm layers and 2.3 s exposure, with pieces taking 2 h 26 min to 3 h 7 min each and supported figurines 1 h 23 min to 1 h 56 min. Prints stuck firmly and showed sharp detail. Downsides were the 16.1 kg weight and a touchscreen only emergency stop. Source
- GamingTrend (100/100): Called it the best consumer 3D printer on the market by a large margin. Ready to print in about 10 minutes, vat preheat took about 10 minutes and print time estimates were accurate. Noted slicer software is not quite ready and the 16K gain over 12K is hard to see. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 or the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K?
The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K has a published review score and ranks #7 in our 3D printers ranking; the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 for budget enclosed printing with room to add color. Pick the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K for miniatures and fine detail models.
Which is cheaper?
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 at $349, versus $650 for the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $349 vs $650.
What is the difference between the Centauri Carbon 2 and the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K?
Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm on the Centauri Carbon 2, 211.68 x 118.37 x 220 mm (Elegoo) on the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K. Print speed: Up to 500 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration on the Centauri Carbon 2, Up to 150 mm/h in fast mode, about 5.5 s per layer (Elegoo claim) on the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K. Multi color: Upgrade ready; up to 4 colors with the CANVAS unit (sold separately or in the Combo) on the Centauri Carbon 2, No, resin printer prints one resin at a time on the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K.
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