Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo vs Prusa Research CORE One+
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The deciding difference is color: on the Centauri 2 Combo the four colors are included, on the CORE One+ up to five colors need an accessory. The CORE One+ lists at roughly €1,049–1,349.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | — | ~1049–1349 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 41.5 × 44.4 × 55.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 22.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 240 W |
| 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 bed temperature (°C) | — | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 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. | Natively compatible with PrusaSlicer (based on Slic3r, open-source), but it works with any slicer able to generate Marlin-flavored G-code, such as Cura, ideaMaker or Simplify3D. The firmware is a Prusa-modified Marlin 2, fully open: no lock-in to proprietary software or protocols. The user has full control over the machine, but PrusaSlicer is recommended for optimal performance, as it includes exclusive profiles and features like dynamic flow calibration. |
The differences that matter
- Multicolor included vs accessory to add → the Centauri prints in color once set up, the CORE One+ only after buying the module.
- Up to five colors vs four → one more color in the same part.
- Plate 256 × 256 mm vs 250 × 220 mm → the Centauri has more room on the plate; the CORE One+ is taller, 270 vs 256 mm.
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri 2 Combo if…
you want to print in several colors right away, with no accessory to add, on a 256 × 256 mm plate. The trade-off: four colors at most and 256 mm of height.
Choose CORE One+ if…
you print parts up to 270 mm tall in a closed chamber and need the fifth color, with the multicolor accessory to be added. The Marlin firmware is open and PrusaSlicer ships dedicated profiles. The trade-off: the outlay, roughly €1,049–1,349, and a smaller plate, 250 × 220 mm.
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