Bambu Lab A2L vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Overlapping prices (379 € against roughly 300–450 €) and two different ideas: the A2L goes for volume and colours, the Centauri Carbon for the enclosed chamber.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 379 € | ~300–450 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 54.4 × 52.9 × 50.5 cm | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.8 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 330 × 320 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 325 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1100 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 320 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 325 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 320 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 80 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | Yes |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | No | — |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 19 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The A2L is compatible with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer for Windows and macOS, which provides native access to all machine features including AMS multi-color management. Third-party slicers that export standard G-code — such as PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer — are supported, though some advanced features may not be available outside Bambu Studio. Connectivity is via Wi-Fi; basic printing functions do not require a cloud account. | This printer is natively supported by Elegoo Slicer, a slicing software based on Orca Slicer that provides users with pre-configured, carefully optimized profiles designed to maximize both part detail and overall printing speed. Additionally, the machine's operating system is fully compatible with the most popular and community-endorsed third-party slicing software, such as Orca Slicer and Ultimaker Cura. The versatile onboard connectivity options include standard USB ports and a reliable dual-band Wi-Fi module (operating at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). This infrastructure enables effortless remote monitoring and comprehensive control of the printing process via its network interface and the built-in chamber camera, greatly streamlining daily workflow management. |
The differences that matter
- 330 × 320 × 325 mm vs 256 × 256 × 256 mm → a 325 mm tall part fits on the A2L; the Centauri Carbon stops at 256 mm.
- Up to 19 colours vs 4, with an accessory on both → the A2L is the one for many-colour parts.
- Enclosed chamber and 110 °C bed only on the Centauri Carbon → the open A2L, with an 80 °C bed, is less suited to materials that need heat.
Which one to choose
Choose A2L if…
Large or multicolour parts: a 330 × 320 mm bed, 325 mm of height and up to 19 colours with the AMS system. You accept an open frame, a bed that reaches 80 °C and a nozzle at 300 °C.
Choose Centauri Carbon if…
Prints in materials that need an enclosed chamber and a hotter bed: enclosed, bed at 110 °C, nozzle at 320 °C and a built-in chamber camera for remote monitoring. The volume drops to 256 × 256 × 256 mm and the colours to 4.
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
- ELEGOO PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- Bambu Lab PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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