Creality Ender-5 Max vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-5 Max and Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-5 Max if work area matters more; choose Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer scores 58/100 against 43/100 for Ender-5 Max.
| Parameter |
Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | 439 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 19.35 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 400 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 1100 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 700 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 700 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 | — |
| Input shaper | true | True |
| Multicolor printing | false | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | 1 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Klipper-based firmware with a 4.3" colour touchscreen. Compatible with Creality Print, Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer; remote monitoring via the Creality Cloud app is optional. | 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. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 256×256 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+144%)
- Max colors: Ender-5 Max 1 vs Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 4 — Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+300%)
- Build height Z: Ender-5 Max 400 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 256 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+56%)
- Enclosed chamber: Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer yes, Ender-5 Max no
- Max print speed: Ender-5 Max 700 mm/s vs Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 500 mm/s — Ender-5 Max wins (+40%)
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-5 Max if…
you value work area, build height z and max print speed.
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer if…
you value max colors, enclosed chamber and multicolor printing.
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