Creality K1C vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Anyone after a higher rated speed at a higher price looks at the K1C; anyone after a bigger bed, the option to add multicolor via accessory and a lower price looks at the Centauri Carbon. The price gap, almost €225, weighs as much as the specs.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599 € | ~300–450 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48.2 cm | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.4 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 1100 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 100 μm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 320 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | Yes |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | Yes | — |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | No | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Uses Creality Print, an optimized proprietary slicer. Fully compatible with third-party software such as Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer. | 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
- Price: €599 vs €375 → the Centauri Carbon costs almost €225 less.
- Work area: 220×220 mm vs 256×256 mm → the Centauri Carbon fits a bigger single piece on its bed.
- Multicolor printing: only the Centauri Carbon supports it, via a dedicated accessory.
- Rated top speed: 600 mm/s vs 500 mm/s → the K1C prints faster on paper.
Which one to choose
Choose K1C if…
The K1C suits batch-printing functional parts in PLA or PETG and wants the pair's highest rated speed, 600 mm/s against the Centauri Carbon's 500. You give up a smaller bed (220×220 mm vs 256×256 mm), multicolor printing, and pay almost €225 more.
Choose Centauri Carbon if…
The Centauri Carbon makes sense for a bigger bed and the option to add multicolor printing via its dedicated accessory, at a lower price. The trade-off is a slightly lower rated speed, 500 mm/s against 600.
Where to buy
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
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