Creality Ender-3 V3 SE vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 SE and Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 SE if price matters more; choose Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer if max print speed and max colors matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer scores 58/100 against 10/100 for Ender-3 V3 SE.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–200 € | 439 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.34 kg | 19.35 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 1100 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 250 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) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | False | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | — |
| Input shaper | False | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | 1 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The printer runs Creality's proprietary Marlin-based firmware. It is compatible with Creality Print and Cura 5.0 or later; Simplify3D support is documented by third-party resellers. Print files are transferred via SD card. Community guides exist for converting to Klipper, but this is not an officially supported configuration and requires manual hardware and firmware intervention. | The machine is compatible with major slicing software on the market. The manufacturer recommends using Elegoo Slicer, specifically optimized to leverage the CoreXY kinematics, multi-color printing via the CANVAS system, and vibration compensation algorithms (Input Shaping). Alternatively, popular slicers like Orca Slicer and Cura can be used, offering broad flexibility to users who prefer established workflows. The integrated dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity allows direct transfer of G-code files to the 8 GB internal memory without physical cards, while the internal camera enables remote monitoring and time-lapse video recording, simplifying the management of the printing process even from a distance. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €175. The second cheapest starts at €229. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
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The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € vs Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 439 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+151%)
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s vs Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 500 mm/s — Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+100%)
- Max colors: Ender-3 V3 SE 1 vs Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 4 — Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+300%)
- Enclosed chamber: Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 256×256 mm — Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+35%)
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer if…
you value max print speed, max colors and enclosed chamber.
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