Bambu Lab X2D vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two enclosed CoreXY machines with the same 256×256 mm area: the X2D costs €629, the Centauri Carbon 2 around €374. The choice turns on multicolor: up to 25 colors with two extruders on the X2D, up to 4 on the Centauri Carbon 2, which in return takes the nozzle to 350°C.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 629 € | ~349–399 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16.25 kg | 19.35 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 1600 W | 1100 W |
| Maximum speed | 1000 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 50 μm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 1000 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 | Yes | No |
| Native Klipper | No | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 25 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The X2D uses Bambu Studio as its official software, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It also accepts standard G-code from third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Cura, though some advanced features — including automatic calibration and dual-nozzle workflow management — are only fully supported within Bambu Studio. | 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
- Price: €629 vs around €374 → the X2D costs around €255 more.
- Colors and extruders: up to 25 with a dual extruder vs up to 4 with a single one → models with many colors or two materials belong to the X2D.
- Nozzle: 350°C vs 300°C → materials that need more than 300°C can only be printed on the Centauri Carbon 2.
- Firmware: native Klipper only on the Centauri Carbon 2 → macros and configuration can be edited without Bambu Studio.
Which one to choose
Choose X2D if…
you print models with many colors or two materials in the same part, and work in batches: dual extruder, up to 25 colors with the accessory and a 120°C bed. The declared speed goes up to 1000 mm/s, a ceiling rather than the everyday pace (manufacturer-declared values). The trade-off: around €255 more, a nozzle that stops at 300°C and no native Klipper.
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…
you print in one or a few colors and want to keep around €255 in your pocket. The nozzle reaches 350°C for materials that need higher temperatures, and native Klipper lets you edit configuration and macros. The trade-off: at most 4 colors with the accessory, a single extruder, a declared speed up to 500 mm/s and a 110°C bed.
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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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- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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