Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer vs Qidi Tech i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer and i-Fast are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.9×). Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer costs less (~€439) and is the entry-level choice; i-Fast offers more capability at a higher price (~€2150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 439 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 19.35 kg | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 320 mm |
| Power (W) | 1100 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 320 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | True |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | False |
| Max colors | 4 | 2 |
| 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 machine comes with the proprietary Qidi Print software, a slicer based on proven open-source architectures, specifically optimized for the profiles of the technical materials supported by the printer. Users can still generate G-code using other widely adopted third-party slicers on the market, such as Ultimaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, or Simplify3D, after manual configuration of machine and extruder parameters. Although it lacks native cloud features or advanced remote connectivity for corporate fleet management, it supports direct file transfer via local Wi-Fi or USB drives, ensuring a secure offline workflow for intellectual property protection. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 439 € vs i-Fast 2150 € — Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+390%)
- Max print speed: Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 500 mm/s vs i-Fast 150 mm/s — Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+233%)
- Max colors: Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 4 vs i-Fast 2 — Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+100%)
- Work area: Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 256×256 mm vs i-Fast 330×250 mm — i-Fast wins (+26%)
- Build height Z: Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 256 mm vs i-Fast 320 mm — i-Fast wins (+25%)
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer if…
you value price, max print speed and max colors.
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