Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer and Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer if price matters more; choose Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if maximum colors matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer scores 57/100 against 32/100 for Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit.
| Parameter |
Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 439 € | 819 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 19.35 kg | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 1100 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 256 mm | 250 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | True | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto 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 |
| Requires external accessory | False | True |
| Maximum 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. | The MK4S runs proprietary Prusa firmware based on Marlin, not GRBL. It is managed through PrusaSlicer (with over 180 official profiles included), Simplify3D, or Cura with community profiles. Files are loaded via USB, local network, or PrusaConnect and the Prusa mobile app; it is not compatible with LightBurn or LaserGRBL, being a filament printer. The machine can run fully offline with no cloud dependency, and receives regular firmware updates along with pre-tuned profiles for Prusament materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 439 € vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+87%)
- Closed chamber: Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer yes, Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Work area: Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 256×256 mm vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+25%)
- Requires external accessory: Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit yes, Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer no
- Max nozzle temperature: Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 350 °C vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 290 °C — Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+21%)
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer if…
you value price, closed chamber and work area. «A closed chamber reduces thermal gradients around the part being built, limiting warping and cracking caused by rapid cooling in high-shrinkage materials such as ABS, ASA, and PC. It also shields the mechanism from drafts and airborne particles. A closed chamber is effectively necessary for technical materials; for PLA and PETG it is an advantage, not a requirement.»
Choose Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value maximum colors and max bed temperature. «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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