Creality Ender-5 Max vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-5 Max and Centauri Carbon are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-5 Max if work area matters more; choose Centauri Carbon if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more.
| Parameter |
Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | ~300–450 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 17.5 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 | 320 °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 | — | 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. | 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. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm vs Centauri Carbon 256×256 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+144%)
- Max colors: Ender-5 Max 1 vs Centauri Carbon 4 — Centauri Carbon wins (+300%)
- Build height Z: Ender-5 Max 400 mm vs Centauri Carbon 256 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+56%)
- Enclosed chamber: Centauri Carbon yes, Ender-5 Max no
- Max print speed: Ender-5 Max 700 mm/s vs Centauri Carbon 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 if…
you value max colors, enclosed chamber and price.
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