Bambu Lab P2S vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P2S and Centauri Carbon are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose P2S if max colors matters more; choose Centauri Carbon if price matters more.
| Parameter |
P2S
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
|
Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 519 € | ~300–450 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 14.9 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 1200 W | 1100 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 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) | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | 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 | 20 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The official slicer is Bambu Studio, available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The printer also accepts standard G-code exported from third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Cura, though certain advanced Bambu-specific features — including RFID-based filament detection and some automatic calibration modes — are only available within Bambu Studio. Remote control is handled via the Bambu Handy mobile app and desktop app; push notifications require cloud connectivity. | 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: P2S 20 vs Centauri Carbon 4 — P2S wins (+400%)
- Price: P2S 519 € vs Centauri Carbon 375 € — Centauri Carbon wins (+38%)
- Max print speed: P2S 600 mm/s vs Centauri Carbon 500 mm/s — P2S wins (+20%)
- Max nozzle temperature: P2S 300 °C vs Centauri Carbon 320 °C — Centauri Carbon wins (+7%)
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon if…
you value price and max nozzle temperature.
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