Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 vs Sovol SV06 ACE
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 27, 2026
As of Oct 27, 2026, the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 costs $319 and the Sovol SV06 ACE costs $239, so the Sovol SV06 ACE is $80 cheaper. Pick the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 for budget enclosed printing with room to add color. Pick the Sovol SV06 ACE for tinkerers who want speed on a budget.
- Build volume
- 256 x 256 x 256 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 500 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Upgrade ready
- Enclosure
- Yes
The Centauri Carbon 2 is one of the cheapest enclosed CoreXY printers, with a 350 °C hardened nozzle for tough filaments. You can start with one color and add the CANVAS unit for four colors later. Skip it if you need more than four colors or want polished software, since reviewers saw connectivity hiccups and false failure alerts.
Full Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 review →- Build volume
- 220 x 220 x 250 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- No
The SV06 ACE is a fast, low cost open printer that runs Klipper and includes a camera. It suits tinkerers who print mostly PLA and PETG and like to tune settings. Skip it if you want multi color, enclosed ABS printing or a quiet machine.
Full Sovol SV06 ACE review →Side by side
| Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 | Sovol SV06 ACE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $319 | $239 |
| 3 year cost | $319 | $239 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #10 | #8 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 12 months; 6 months on the extruder kit; consumables not covered | n/a |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | 220 x 220 x 250 mm |
| Print speed | Up to 500 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration; Sovol FAQ says 250 to 300 mm/s in real prints |
| Multi color | Upgrade ready; up to 4 colors with the CANVAS unit (sold separately or in the Combo) | No, single color |
| Enclosure | Yes, enclosed chamber with auto controlled grille | No, open frame |
| Auto leveling | Yes, full auto calibration with auto Z offset (121 points per Notebookcheck) | Yes, fully automatic with pressure sensor |
| Max nozzle temp | 350 °C, hardened steel nozzle | 300 °C, all metal hot end |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 110 °C | Yes, up to 100 °C, textured PEI plate |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU, PET, PC, ASA and fiber filled such as PA6-CF | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA; ABS with an enclosure |
| Connectivity | Elegoo Matrix app, ElegooSlicer, USB drive | Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), LAN, USB |
| Camera | Yes, with AI spaghetti detection (Notebookcheck) | Yes, for monitoring and time lapse |
| Noise | Under 45 dB in silent mode (Elegoo claim); 44 to 47 dB average measured by Notebookcheck | n/a |
| Weight | About 20 kg (Notebookcheck) | 9 kg (Tom's Hardware) |
| Assembly | n/a | Partly assembled; about 15 minutes per Sovol, under 30 per Tom's Hardware |
| Best for | budget enclosed printing with room to add color | tinkerers who want speed on a budget |
| Skip if | you need more than 4 colors | you want multi color or quiet printing |
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
Sovol SV06 ACE
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. A Benchy printed in 13 min 8 s with no ringing or layer shifts. TPU was fair with significant stringing, and the cooling fan whines. Source
- 3D Tech Valley: Real world speed was about 200 to 300 mm/s. It was loud at full speed and some units shipped with dry bearings. Recommended for PLA and PETG tinkerers, not for plug and play users. Source
Pros and cons
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
Pros
- Low price for an enclosed CoreXY printer
- 350 °C hardened nozzle for engineering filaments
- Add 4 colors later with CANVAS
- Quiet, about 44 to 47 dB in Notebookcheck testing
Cons
- Limited to 4 colors with no way to chain units
- Connectivity was inconsistent in Notebookcheck testing
- AI spaghetti detection gave false alarms
- Color swaps waste filament
Sovol SV06 ACE
Pros
- Low price with a built in camera
- Klipper firmware with web access
- Fast Benchy of about 13 minutes in Tom's Hardware testing
- Auto leveling and direct drive
Cons
- Open frame, poor fit for ABS
- Loud cooling fan at speed
- TPU strings at higher speed
- No upgrade path from the original SV06
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 or the Sovol SV06 ACE?
Pick the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 for budget enclosed printing with room to add color. Pick the Sovol SV06 ACE for tinkerers who want speed on a budget.
Which is cheaper?
The Sovol SV06 ACE at $239, versus $319 for the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2, checked Oct 27, 2026.
What is the difference between the Centauri Carbon 2 and the SV06 ACE?
Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm on the Centauri Carbon 2, 220 x 220 x 250 mm on the SV06 ACE. Print speed: Up to 500 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration on the Centauri Carbon 2, Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration; Sovol FAQ says 250 to 300 mm/s in real prints on the SV06 ACE. 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 color on the SV06 ACE.
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