Bambu Lab P1S vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Anyone wanting up to 16 colors with Bambu Lab's AMS accessory looks at the P1S; anyone wanting multicolor already built in, no separate accessory, and higher temperatures for engineering filaments looks at the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo. The price is nearly identical.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~399–499 € | 439 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.95 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 | 240 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 | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | 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 | No |
| Max colors | 16 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The P1S is managed through Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, or via OrcaSlicer, the widely adopted open-source fork that provides finer parameter control. The Bambu Handy mobile app enables remote monitoring and print launching. The printer supports local LAN connections without a mandatory cloud account, though some advanced features — such as remote timelapses and OTA firmware updates — require a Bambu account. | The machine is compatible with major slicing software on the market. The manufacturer recommends using Elegoo Slicer, specifically optimized to leverage the CoreXY kinematics, multi-color printing via the CANVAS system, and vibration compensation algorithms (Input Shaping). Alternatively, popular slicers like Orca Slicer and Cura can be used, offering broad flexibility to users who prefer established workflows. The integrated dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity allows direct transfer of G-code files to the 8 GB internal memory without physical cards, while the internal camera enables remote monitoring and time-lapse video recording, simplifying the management of the printing process even from a distance. |
The differences that matter
- Max colors: up to 16 on the P1S with AMS, vs 4 on the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo → the P1S handles more complex combinations.
- Multicolor accessory: required on the P1S, not on the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo → multicolor is already built into the latter.
- Max nozzle temperature: 300 °C vs 350 °C → the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo processes more demanding engineering filaments.
- Max bed temperature: 100 °C vs 110 °C → same edge for the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo.
Which one to choose
Choose P1S if…
The P1S suits staying inside the Bambu Studio ecosystem and reaching up to 16 colors via the AMS accessory, bought separately. You give up the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo's higher nozzle temperature (300 °C vs 350 °C) and hotter bed (100 °C vs 110 °C).
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 Combo if…
The Centauri Carbon 2 Combo makes sense for multicolor already built into the CANVAS system, no separate accessory to buy, and higher temperatures for engineering filaments. The trade-off is fewer colors handled, 4 against the P1S's up to 16 with AMS.
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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 →
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