Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo vs Prusa Research CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two mid-range CoreXY printers that print in several colors, up to four or five. The deciding difference: on the Centauri 2 Combo the four-color system is already in the box, on the CORE One+ kit multicolor needs a separate accessory.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | — | 1049 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 290 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 200 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | Yes |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | — | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | No |
| Native Klipper | — | No |
| Input shaper | — | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | Yes |
| Max colors | 4 | 5 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Four-color printing runs through the CANVAS system included in the Combo version. | Prusa firmware based on Marlin, fully open source, with built-in input shaper for faster and cleaner prints. Official slicer: PrusaSlicer (free, optimized profiles), compatible with Cura and Simplify3D. Control via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi with Prusa Connect (optional). No filament DRM: full freedom to use third-party materials. |
The differences that matter
- Four colors included against five with an accessory → the Centauri prints in color as soon as it is assembled; the CORE One+ kit has to be completed first.
- Maximum speed 500 against 200 mm/s (manufacturer-declared values) → the same part takes longer on the CORE One+ kit.
- Build area 256 × 256 mm against 250 × 220 mm → a part 240 mm deep only fits on the Centauri.
- Height 256 mm against 270 mm → a part 265 mm tall only fits on the CORE One+ kit.
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri 2 Combo if…
You want to print in several colors from day one, without buying anything else, on a machine with a high declared speed. The trade-off: one color fewer than the other's maximum and a little less print height.
Choose CORE One+ kit if…
You prefer an open workflow: open-source Marlin-based firmware, the official PrusaSlicer (also compatible with Cura), built-in input shaper, control over USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi with optional Prusa Connect, and no lock on third-party filaments. You accept a list price of €1049 for the kit version, an accessory for multicolor and a lower declared speed.
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