# Elegoo Centauri Carbon vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Elegoo Centauri Carbon costs $438 and the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max costs $394, so the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max is $44 cheaper. The Elegoo Neptune 4 Max has a published review score and ranks #2 in our 3D printers ranking; the Elegoo Centauri Carbon is not scored yet. Pick the Elegoo Centauri Carbon for budget enclosed printing in one color. Pick the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max for budget makers who need very large PLA, PETG or TPU prints.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/elegoo-centauri-carbon-vs-elegoo-neptune-4-max/

## Side by side

| | Elegoo Centauri Carbon | Elegoo Neptune 4 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $438 | $394 |
| 3 year cost | $438 | $394 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 8.6/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #39 | #2 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | Not checked |
| Build volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | 420 x 420 x 480 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) |
| Print speed | Up to 500 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo); speed Benchy in 18 min 19 s (Tom's Hardware) | Up to 500 mm/s (Elegoo); Tom's Hardware says 140 mm/s is the recommended optimal speed |
| Multi color | Single color out of the box; rear purge chute for add on multi color. Elegoo sells a CANVAS for Centauri Carbon accessory, but the product page does not spell out support | No, single extruder (Tom's Hardware) |
| Enclosure | Yes, glass door and lid with metal sides; no chamber heater, chamber reached 41 C after 20 min (Tom's Hardware) | No, open frame (Tom's Hardware) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, auto bed leveling; All3DP rarely had to re level | Yes, 121 point inductive auto leveling plus manual knobs (Tom's Hardware) |
| Max nozzle temp | 320 C, 0.4 mm hardened steel nozzle (All3DP) | 300 C, 0.4 mm high flow nozzle (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) |
| Heated bed | Up to 110 C; reached 110 C in just over 7 min on 110 V (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, PEI textured spring steel plate (Tom's Hardware); max temperature not confirmed |
| Connectivity | LAN, Wi-Fi and USB; no cloud account required (Tom's Hardware) | Wi-Fi, microSD, USB (Tom's Hardware) |
| Camera | Yes, chamber camera (Elegoo) | No (not listed by Tom's Hardware or Elegoo) |
| Weight | 17.5 kg (Tom's Hardware) | 18.1 kg; 658 x 632 x 740 mm (Tom's Hardware) |
| Filament types | n/a | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS (Tom's Hardware); 3DWithUs found ABS warped without an enclosure |
| Noise | n/a | No dB figure; Tom's Hardware called the curtain fan way too noisy |
| Firmware | n/a | Klipper (Tom's Hardware) |
| Best for | budget enclosed printing in one color | budget makers who need very large PLA, PETG or TPU prints |
| Skip if | you want multi color printing out of the box | you want a plug and play or enclosed printer |

## What reviewers found

### Elegoo Centauri Carbon

- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. Speed Benchy 18 min 19 s, dragon 1 h 10 min, PETG planter 4 h 27 min. Bed hit 110 C in just over 7 min. PC blend corners still lifted at 100 C bed. [Source](https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/elegoo-centauri-carbon-review)
- All3DP: After about a week of printing, called build quality close to Bambu Lab's X1 series. PLA results were good, but glossy filaments showed vertical fine artifacts and it struggled on an overhang test. [Source](https://all3dp.com/4/elegoo-centauri-carbon-hands-on-first-impressions/)

### Elegoo Neptune 4 Max

- Tom's Hardware: Speed Benchy took 31 min 12 s. A 250% articulated frog took 10 h 26 min with rough spots and a near layer shift. A TPU purse printed well at 45 mm/s. About twice as fast as the Neptune 3 Max. [Source](https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/elegoo-neptune-4-max-review)
- 3DWithUs (4.5 out of 5): Assembly took about 30 minutes. Printed a 520 mm window handle and eight PETG brackets in one batch. The screen failed out of the box and needed a manual fix. ABS warped. [Source](https://3dwithus.com/elegoo-neptune-4-max-review-3d-printer-testing-settings-tips)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Elegoo Centauri Carbon or the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max?

The Elegoo Neptune 4 Max has a published review score and ranks #2 in our 3D printers ranking; the Elegoo Centauri Carbon is not scored yet. Pick the Elegoo Centauri Carbon for budget enclosed printing in one color. Pick the Elegoo Neptune 4 Max for budget makers who need very large PLA, PETG or TPU prints.

### Which is cheaper?

The Elegoo Neptune 4 Max at $394, versus $438 for the Elegoo Centauri Carbon, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $438 vs $394.

### What is the difference between the Centauri Carbon and the Neptune 4 Max?

Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm on the Centauri Carbon, 420 x 420 x 480 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) on the Neptune 4 Max. Print speed: Up to 500 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo); speed Benchy in 18 min 19 s (Tom's… on the Centauri Carbon, Up to 500 mm/s (Elegoo); Tom's Hardware says 140 mm/s is the recommended optimal speed on the Neptune 4 Max. Multi color: Single color out of the box; rear purge chute for add on multi color. Elegoo sells a… on the Centauri Carbon, No, single extruder (Tom's Hardware) on the Neptune 4 Max.

Full reviews: [Elegoo Centauri Carbon](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/elegoo-centauri-carbon/index.md), [Elegoo Neptune 4 Max](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/elegoo-neptune-4-max/index.md)