Bambu Lab X1 Carbon vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
X1 Carbon and Centauri Carbon print in the same volume (256×256×256 mm) at the same rated speed, but the X1 Carbon costs more than three times as much. The difference isn't in the base specs, nearly identical on paper, but in declared precision, AMS maturity, and how much you value a proven ecosystem.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1050–1250 € | ~300–450 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 14.13 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 |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 7 μm | 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) | 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 | Yes |
| Max colors | 16 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The printer is controlled via Bambu Studio, the proprietary slicer available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as the Bambu Handy mobile app. LAN mode is supported, allowing full local control without an internet connection or cloud account. Remote monitoring via Bambu Cloud is optional. Bambu Studio accepts 3MF, STL, OBJ, and STEP files and includes advanced features such as vibration compensation and flow rate control. | 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
- Price: X1 Carbon around €1150, Centauri Carbon around €375 — more than triple.
- Max colors: 16 on the X1 Carbon vs 4 on the Centauri Carbon, both need a separate AMS/accessory.
- Nozzle temperature: 320°C on the Centauri Carbon vs 300°C on the X1 Carbon — a small edge for the cheaper machine.
- Print volume and speed: identical on paper (256×256×256 mm, 500 mm/s) — the price gap isn't about dimensions.
- Ecosystem: Bambu Studio is more mature and widespread, Elegoo Slicer (built on Orca Slicer) is newer but already ships optimized profiles.
Which one to choose
Choose X1 Carbon if…
you want multicolor pushed to 16 combinations with the AMS and a declared 7-micron precision, plus a mature Bambu Studio ecosystem with years of firmware updates. The price pays off if you print multicolor regularly or need the reliability of a machine that's been on the market since 2022.
Choose Centauri Carbon if…
you want the same base performance tier — same print volume, same top speed — at a third of the price. The higher nozzle temperature (320°C vs 300°C) opens up a few more technical materials, but multicolor stays capped at 4 colors with an accessory.
Where to buy
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
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