Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer vs Prusa Research CORE One+ kit

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer and CORE One+ kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer if price and max print speed matters more; choose CORE One+ kit if max colors matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer scores 58/100 against 38/100 for CORE One+ kit.

Parameter
Identity
Launch year 2026 2026
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 439 € 1049 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm
Weight (kg) 19.35 kg
Work area (mm) 256 × 256 mm 250 × 220 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 256 mm 270 mm
Power (W) 1100 W
Voltage (V) 240 V 230 V
Maximum speed 500 mm/s
Declared precision 0.1 mm
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) 350 °C 290 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 110 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 500 mm/s 200 mm/s
Enclosed chamber True 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 False
Input shaper True True
Multicolor printing True True
Multicolor requires accessory False True
Max colors 4 5
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The machine is compatible with major slicing software on the market. The manufacturer recommends using Elegoo Slicer, specifically optimized to leverage the CoreXY kinematics, multi-color printing via the CANVAS system, and vibration compensation algorithms (Input Shaping). Alternatively, popular slicers like Orca Slicer and Cura can be used, offering broad flexibility to users who prefer established workflows. The integrated dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity allows direct transfer of G-code files to the 8 GB internal memory without physical cards, while the internal camera enables remote monitoring and time-lapse video recording, simplifying the management of the printing process even from a distance. 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

  • Price: Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 439 € vs CORE One+ kit 1049 € — Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+139%)
  • Max print speed: Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 500 mm/s vs CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+150%)
  • Multicolor requires accessory: CORE One+ kit yes, Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer no
  • Max nozzle temperature: Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 350 °C vs CORE One+ kit 290 °C — Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+21%)
  • Work area: Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 256×256 mm vs CORE One+ kit 250×220 mm — Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+19%)

Which one to choose

Choose Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer if…

you value price, max print speed and max nozzle temperature.

See the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer sheet →

Choose CORE One+ kit if…

you value max colors and build height z.

See the CORE One+ kit sheet →

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