Ender-3 V3 SE vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 SE and Elegoo Centauri Carbon are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 SE if price matters more; choose Elegoo Centauri Carbon if max print speed and maximum colors matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Elegoo Centauri Carbon scores 48/100 against 6/100 for Ender-3 V3 SE.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–200 € | ~300–450 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.34 kg | 17.5 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 | 320 °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 | — |
| 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. | 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. |
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 Elegoo Centauri Carbon 375 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+114%)
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 500 mm/s — Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (+100%)
- Maximum colors: Ender-3 V3 SE 1 vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 4 — Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (+300%)
- Closed chamber: Elegoo Centauri Carbon yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 256×256 mm — Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (+35%)
Which one to choose
Choose Elegoo Centauri Carbon 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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