P1S vs Centauri Carbon 2
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1S and Centauri Carbon 2 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose P1S if maximum colors matters more; choose Centauri Carbon 2 if price and native klipper matters more.
| Parameter |
P1S
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~399–499 € | ~349–399 € |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | True | 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 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 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: P1S 16 vs Centauri Carbon 2 4 — P1S wins (+300%)
- Price: P1S 449 € vs Centauri Carbon 2 374 € — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+20%)
- Native Klipper: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, P1S no
- Max nozzle temperature: P1S 300 °C vs Centauri Carbon 2 350 °C — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+17%)
- Max bed temperature: P1S 100 °C vs Centauri Carbon 2 110 °C — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
Choose P1S 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, native klipper and max nozzle temperature. «Klipper is an open-source firmware that offloads trajectory calculations from the microcontroller to a host computer, enabling all advanced features including input shaper and pressure advance. Native support eliminates the need to replace the firmware, a process that voids the warranty on some machines. Relevant for users who intend to tune advanced parameters; for basic use the difference from Marlin is minimal.»
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