Bambu Lab P1P vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1P and Centauri Carbon are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose P1P if max colors matters more; choose Centauri Carbon if price and enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon scores 49/100 against 36/100 for P1P.
| Parameter |
P1P
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | ~300–450 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.6 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.65 kg | 17.5 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 | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 320 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | — |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max 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. | 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
- Max colors: P1P 16 vs Centauri Carbon 4 — P1P wins (+300%)
- Price: P1P 550 € vs Centauri Carbon 375 € — Centauri Carbon wins (+47%)
- Enclosed chamber: Centauri Carbon yes, P1P no
- Max nozzle temperature: P1P 300 °C vs Centauri Carbon 320 °C — Centauri Carbon wins (+7%)
- Max bed temperature: P1P 100 °C vs Centauri Carbon 110 °C — Centauri Carbon wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon if…
you value price, enclosed chamber and max nozzle temperature.
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