Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer vs Original Prusa MK4S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer leads on the measurable specs (starting with price), while Original Prusa MK4S shows no advantage of its own. Choose Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer scores 57/100 against 17/100 for Original Prusa MK4S.
| Parameter |
Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa MK4S
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 439 € | 999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 19.35 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 1100 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 | — |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 256 mm | — |
| Kinematics | corexy | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | — |
| Closed chamber | True | False |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto leveling | mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Requires external accessory | False | True |
| Maximum colors | 4 | — |
| 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. | PrusaSlicer (optimized) and Prusa Connect for remote control. The machine accepts G-code from any slicer (Cura, Simplify3D) and communicates via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi using an open Marlin-based protocol. Compatible with OctoPrint and offline management. Does not require a Prusa account to print, unlike machines with proprietary firmware that block features without connection. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 439 € vs Original Prusa MK4S 999 € — Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+128%)
- Closed chamber: Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer yes, Original Prusa MK4S no
- Work area: Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 256×256 mm vs Original Prusa MK4S 250×210 mm — Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+25%)
- Requires external accessory: Original Prusa MK4S yes, Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer no
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 if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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