P1P vs Centauri Carbon 2
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1P and Centauri Carbon 2 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose P1P if maximum colors matters more; choose Centauri Carbon 2 if price and closed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon 2 scores 54/100 against 33/100 for P1P.
| Parameter |
P1P
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | ~349–399 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.6 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.65 kg | 19.35 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 1100 W |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 256 mm | 256 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 256 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Requires external accessory | True | True |
| Maximum colors | 16 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The P1P works with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicing software available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and with the Bambu Handy mobile app for remote monitoring and print management. Cloud connectivity is optional: the printer also supports a LAN-only mode for users who prefer to operate without connecting to external servers. It is not natively compatible with open-source firmware such as Klipper, nor with third-party slicers like PrusaSlicer or OrcaSlicer without unofficial profiles. | The proprietary Elegoo OS, built on Klipper architecture, manages full-auto calibration routines and AI-assisted monitoring. The machine is primarily supported by Elegoo Slicer (an Orca Slicer derivative), ensuring optimal control over material profiles and dynamic color changes. Users can also natively use Orca Slicer or export G-code from third-party alternatives like Cura. The intuitive touchscreen and Wi-Fi connectivity enable seamless remote management and direct job queuing over the local network. |
The differences that matter
- Maximum colors: P1P 16 vs Centauri Carbon 2 4 — P1P wins (+300%)
- Price: P1P 550 € vs Centauri Carbon 2 374 € — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+47%)
- Closed chamber: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, P1P no
- Native Klipper: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, P1P no
- Max nozzle temperature: P1P 300 °C vs Centauri Carbon 2 350 °C — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+17%)
Which one to choose
Choose P1P if…
you value maximum colors. «The maximum number of colors indicates how many distinct color zones or materials can be used in one print without manual intervention. Two colors cover most practical uses, including soluble support. Higher values are useful for complex decorative models or color-coded prototypes. Each additional color increases print time due to transition purges, so the practical benefit should be weighed against the added time cost.»
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…
you value price, closed chamber and native klipper. «A closed chamber reduces thermal gradients around the part being built, limiting warping and cracking caused by rapid cooling in high-shrinkage materials such as ABS, ASA, and PC. It also shields the mechanism from drafts and airborne particles. A closed chamber is effectively necessary for technical materials; for PLA and PETG it is an advantage, not a requirement.»
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