Creality Ender-3 V3 vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 and Centauri Carbon 2 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-3 V3 if multicolor requires accessory and max print speed matters more; choose Centauri Carbon 2 if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon 2 scores 54/100 against 39/100 for Ender-3 V3.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 419 € | ~349–399 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 35.8 × 37.4 × 49.8 cm | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.8 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) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 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) | 300 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | True |
| 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. | 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. |
The differences that matter
- Max colors: Ender-3 V3 1 vs Centauri Carbon 2 4 — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+300%)
- Enclosed chamber: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, Ender-3 V3 no
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 220×220 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 256×256 mm — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+35%)
- Multicolor printing: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, Ender-3 V3 no
- Multicolor requires accessory: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, Ender-3 V3 no
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…
you value max colors, enclosed chamber and work area.
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