Creality Ender-3 V3 vs Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Same class, two ideas: the Ender-3 V3 prints in a single color, the Centauri 2 Combo in up to four with the CANVAS system included. If color is not needed, the Ender-3 V3 lists at €419.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | — |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 419 € | — |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 35.8 × 37.4 × 49.8 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 7.8 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 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) | 300 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | — |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | No | — |
| Native Klipper | Yes | — |
| Input shaper | Yes | — |
| Multicolor printing | No | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | No |
| Max colors | 1 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The native operating system is Creality OS, a customized version of Klipper. It supports Creality Print and major third-party slicers, along with WiFi connectivity and remote management. | Four-color printing runs through the CANVAS system included in the Combo version. |
The differences that matter
- One color vs four → only the Centauri 2 Combo prints multicolor parts.
- 256 × 256 mm plate vs 220 × 220 mm → parts up to 36 mm wider per side fit.
- 600 vs 500 mm/s declared → a rated maximum, not the usual pace.
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-3 V3 if…
you print in one color and the €419 list price suits you, with a declared speed ceiling of 600 mm/s. The trade-off: a second color means a second part, and the plate is 220 × 220 mm.
Choose Centauri 2 Combo if…
you print multicolor objects, up to four colors, with no accessory to add, on a 256 × 256 mm plate. The trade-off: the declared speed ceiling drops from 600 to 500 mm/s.
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