Creality Ender-5 Max vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-5 Max and Centauri Carbon 2 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-5 Max if work area 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 43/100 for Ender-5 Max.
| Parameter |
Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | ~349–399 € |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | True |
| Input shaper | true | True |
| Multicolor printing | false | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| 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 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
- Work area: Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 256×256 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+144%)
- Max colors: Ender-5 Max 1 vs Centauri Carbon 2 4 — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+300%)
- Build height Z: Ender-5 Max 400 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 256 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+56%)
- Enclosed chamber: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, Ender-5 Max no
- Max print speed: Ender-5 Max 700 mm/s vs Centauri Carbon 2 500 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 if…
you value max colors, enclosed chamber and price.
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