Ender-3 V3 Plus vs Centauri Carbon 2
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 Plus and Centauri Carbon 2 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 Plus if work area and maximum z height matters more; choose Centauri Carbon 2 if closed chamber and price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon 2 scores 54/100 against 40/100 for Ender-3 V3 Plus.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 Plus
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 479 € | ~349–399 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 41 × 44.5 × 57.7 cm | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 11.5 kg | 19.35 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 330 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 1100 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.2 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 410 mm | 256 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 330 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Requires external accessory | — | True |
| Maximum colors | — | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Powered by Creality OS (Klipper-based) and supports Creality Print, integrating smoothly with major third-party slicers like Cura and PrusaSlicer. | 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
- Closed chamber: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, Ender-3 V3 Plus no
- Price: Ender-3 V3 Plus 479 € vs Centauri Carbon 2 374 € — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+28%)
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 Plus 300×300 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 256×256 mm — Ender-3 V3 Plus wins (+37%)
- Maximum Z height: Ender-3 V3 Plus 330 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 256 mm — Ender-3 V3 Plus wins (+29%)
- Multicolor printing: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, Ender-3 V3 Plus no
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-3 V3 Plus if…
you value work area, maximum z height and max print speed. «The Z height determines how tall a part the machine can produce in one print. Vertical objects such as vases, load-bearing structures, or casting patterns require a high Z travel. A lower value does not affect quality but forces the user to split or reorient the model. Z height should be considered alongside the XY surface to assess total usable build volume.»
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…
you value closed chamber, price and multicolor printing. «A closed chamber reduces thermal gradients around the part being built, limiting warping and cracking caused by rapid cooling in high-shrinkage materials such as ABS, ASA, and PC. It also shields the mechanism from drafts and airborne particles. A closed chamber is effectively necessary for technical materials; for PLA and PETG it is an advantage, not a requirement.»
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