Creality Ender-3 V3 KE vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 KE and Centauri Carbon are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 KE if price and multicolor requires accessory matters more; choose Centauri Carbon if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon scores 49/100 against 37/100 for Ender-3 V3 KE.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 KE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 299 € | ~300–450 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.3 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.8 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 240 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 1100 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 240 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 320 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | 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 | True | — |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | True |
| Max colors | 1 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Powered by Creality OS (based on Klipper), it supports LAN and cloud control via the Creality Print app. It remains compatible with major third-party slicers like Cura and PrusaSlicer. | 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: Ender-3 V3 KE 1 vs Centauri Carbon 4 — Centauri Carbon wins (+300%)
- Enclosed chamber: Centauri Carbon yes, Ender-3 V3 KE no
- Price: Ender-3 V3 KE 299 € vs Centauri Carbon 375 € — Ender-3 V3 KE wins (+25%)
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 KE 220×220 mm vs Centauri Carbon 256×256 mm — Centauri Carbon wins (+35%)
- Multicolor printing: Centauri Carbon yes, Ender-3 V3 KE no
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon if…
you value max colors, enclosed chamber and work area.
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