Bambu Lab P2S vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

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
Bambu Lab P2S P2S Bambu Lab F2 · Intermediate
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 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 P2S if…

you value max colors and max print speed.

See the P2S sheet →

Choose Centauri Carbon if…

you value price and max nozzle temperature.

See the Centauri Carbon sheet →

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