Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus vs Elegoo 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 build height z matters more; choose Centauri Carbon 2 if enclosed chamber and price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon 2 scores 54/100 against 42/100 for Ender-3 V3 Plus.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 Plus
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 410 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (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 |
| 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 | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max 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
- Enclosed 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%)
- Build height Z: 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, build height z and max print speed.
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…
you value enclosed chamber, price and multicolor printing.
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