# Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 vs Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 costs $349 and the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro costs $569, so the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 is $220 cheaper. The Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro has a published review score and ranks #12 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 Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro for enclosed printing in small spaces.

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

## Side by side

| | Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 | Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349 | $569 |
| 3 year cost | $349 | $569 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 7.9/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #35 | #12 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 12 months; 6 months on the extruder kit; consumables not covered | 1 year limited on the printer, 3 months on extruder parts (Flashforge) |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | 220 x 220 x 220 mm (Flashforge) |
| Print speed | Up to 500 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration | Up to 600 mm/s travel, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Flashforge); 3DPrint.com says 200 to 300 mm/s in practice |
| Multi color | Upgrade ready; up to 4 colors with the CANVAS unit (sold separately or in the Combo) | No, single filament |
| Enclosure | Yes, enclosed chamber with auto controlled grille | Yes, enclosed shell with foam gaskets and dual filtration (Flashforge, 3DPrint.com) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, full auto calibration with auto Z offset (121 points per Notebookcheck) | Yes, full auto calibration; about 10 minutes (3DPrint.com) to 15 minutes (3Dnatives) |
| Max nozzle temp | 350 °C, hardened steel nozzle | 280 C (Flashforge) |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 110 °C | Yes, Flashforge says up to 100 C; 3Dnatives lists 110 C |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU, PET, PC, ASA and fiber filled such as PA6-CF | PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA; TPU, PLA CF and PETG CF with 0.6 or 0.8 mm nozzles (Flashforge) |
| Connectivity | Elegoo Matrix app, ElegooSlicer, USB drive | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB (Flashforge) |
| Camera | Yes, with AI spaghetti detection (Notebookcheck) | Yes, built in camera for monitoring (Flashforge) |
| Noise | Under 45 dB in silent mode (Elegoo claim); 44 to 47 dB average measured by Notebookcheck | Flashforge claims 50 dB in low noise mode and 55 dB standard; 3DPrint.com measured 68 dB average, 79 dB max, 46 dB min |
| Weight | About 20 kg (Notebookcheck) | 380 x 400 x 453 mm without spool holder (Flashforge); weight not listed |
| Assembly | n/a | About 95% pre assembled; remove transport screws, attach PTFE tube and spool holder (Flashforge, 3Dnatives) |
| Best for | budget enclosed printing with room to add color | enclosed printing in small spaces |
| Skip if | you need more than 4 colors | you need large or multi color prints |

## 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](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Elegoo-Centauri-Carbon-2-3D-printer-review-Lot-of-features-for-not-a-lot-of-money.1239803.0.html)
- 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](https://www.hackster.io/news/the-maker-s-toolbox-elegoo-centauri-carbon-2-3d-printer-review-99788f603c96)

### 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 Carbon 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 Carbon 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 for budget enclosed printing with room to add color. Pick the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro for enclosed printing in small spaces.

### Which is cheaper?

The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 at $349, versus $569 for the Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro, checked Nov 4, 2026.

### What is the difference between the Centauri Carbon 2 and the Adventurer 5M Pro?

Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm on the Centauri Carbon 2, 220 x 220 x 220 mm (Flashforge) on the Adventurer 5M Pro. Print speed: Up to 500 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration on the Centauri Carbon 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: Upgrade ready; up to 4 colors with the CANVAS unit (sold separately or in the Combo) on the Centauri Carbon 2, No, single filament on the Adventurer 5M Pro.

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