Ender-5 Max vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-5 Max and Elegoo Centauri Carbon are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-5 Max if work area matters more; choose Elegoo Centauri Carbon if maximum colors and closed chamber matters more.
| Parameter |
Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Elegoo 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 | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Maximum Z height (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 |
| Closed chamber | false | True |
| Filament sensor | true | True |
| Auto 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 |
| Requires external accessory | — | True |
| Maximum 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 Elegoo Centauri Carbon 256×256 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+144%)
- Maximum colors: Ender-5 Max 1 vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 4 — Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (+300%)
- Maximum Z height: Ender-5 Max 400 mm vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 256 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+56%)
- Closed chamber: Elegoo Centauri Carbon yes, Ender-5 Max no
- Max print speed: Ender-5 Max 700 mm/s vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 500 mm/s — Ender-5 Max wins (+40%)
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-5 Max if…
you value work area, maximum z height and max print speed. «The Z height determines how tall a part the machine can produce in one print. Vertical objects such as vases, load-bearing structures, or casting patterns require a high Z travel. A lower value does not affect quality but forces the user to split or reorient the model. Z height should be considered alongside the XY surface to assess total usable build volume.»
Choose Elegoo Centauri Carbon if…
you value maximum colors, closed chamber and price. «The maximum number of colors indicates how many distinct color zones or materials can be used in one print without manual intervention. Two colors cover most practical uses, including soluble support. Higher values are useful for complex decorative models or color-coded prototypes. Each additional color increases print time due to transition purges, so the practical benefit should be weighed against the added time cost.»
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