Ender-3 V3 Plus vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 Plus and Elegoo Centauri Carbon 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 Elegoo Centauri Carbon if closed chamber and price matters more.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 Plus
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 479 € | ~300–450 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 41 × 44.5 × 57.7 cm | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 11.5 kg | 17.5 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 | 320 °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 | — |
| 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. | 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
- Closed chamber: Elegoo Centauri Carbon yes, Ender-3 V3 Plus no
- Price: Ender-3 V3 Plus 479 € vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 375 € — Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (+28%)
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 Plus 300×300 mm vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 256×256 mm — Ender-3 V3 Plus wins (+37%)
- Maximum Z height: Ender-3 V3 Plus 330 mm vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 256 mm — Ender-3 V3 Plus wins (+29%)
- Multicolor printing: Elegoo Centauri Carbon 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 Elegoo Centauri Carbon 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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