Ender-3 V3 SE vs Centauri Carbon 2
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 SE and Centauri Carbon 2 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 SE if price matters more; choose Centauri Carbon 2 if max print speed and maximum colors matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon 2 scores 54/100 against 6/100 for Ender-3 V3 SE.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–200 € | ~349–399 € |
| 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 | — |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 220 mm | 256 mm |
| Maximum Z height (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 |
| Closed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | False | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | False | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Requires external accessory | — | True |
| Maximum 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 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. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €175. The second cheapest starts at €285. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
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The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € vs Centauri Carbon 2 374 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+114%)
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s vs Centauri Carbon 2 500 mm/s — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+100%)
- Maximum colors: Ender-3 V3 SE 1 vs Centauri Carbon 2 4 — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+300%)
- Closed chamber: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 256×256 mm — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+35%)
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…
you value max print speed, maximum colors and closed chamber. «The rated maximum speed indicates the theoretical hardware limit, not the everyday working speed. Faster machines reduce print times on simple geometries, but real-world speed depends on material, geometry, required surface finish, and slicer settings. Values above 200–300 mm/s are meaningful only on machines with CoreXY kinematics, active input shaping, and a stiffened mechanical frame.»
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