H2C vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
H2C and Elegoo Centauri Carbon are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6×). Elegoo Centauri Carbon costs less (~€375) and is the entry-level choice; H2C offers more capability at a higher price (~€2249). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
H2C
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
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Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 2249 € | ~300–450 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 51.4 × 62.6 cm | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 32.5 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 330 × 320 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 325 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 1800 W | 1100 W |
| Maximum speed | 1000 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 50 μm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 320 mm | 256 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 325 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 320 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 1000 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | True | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | True | False |
| Native Klipper | False | — |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Requires external accessory | True | True |
| Maximum colors | 24 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The printer is operated through Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's open-source slicer based on PrusaSlicer, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Remote control is available via the Bambu Handy app or Bambu Suite. The machine includes a 5" color touchscreen for local operation and connects over dual-band Wi-Fi. The firmware is proprietary; Klipper is not natively supported. | 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
- Price: H2C 2249 € vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 375 € — Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (+500%)
- Max print speed: H2C 1000 mm/s vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 500 mm/s — H2C wins (+100%)
- Maximum colors: H2C 24 vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 4 — H2C wins (+500%)
- Work area: H2C 330×320 mm vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 256×256 mm — H2C wins (+61%)
- Maximum Z height: H2C 325 mm vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 256 mm — H2C wins (+27%)
Which one to choose
Choose H2C if…
you value max print speed, maximum colors and work area. «The rated maximum speed indicates the theoretical hardware limit, not the everyday working speed. Faster machines reduce print times on simple geometries, but real-world speed depends on material, geometry, required surface finish, and slicer settings. Values above 200–300 mm/s are meaningful only on machines with CoreXY kinematics, active input shaping, and a stiffened mechanical frame.»
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