Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 vs Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Centauri Carbon 2 and OrangeStorm Giga are not direct competitors: very different prices (~8.4×). Centauri Carbon 2 costs less (~€374) and is the entry-level choice; OrangeStorm Giga offers more capability at a higher price (~€3150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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OrangeStorm Giga
Elegoo
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~349–399 € | ~2800–3500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm | 122.4 × 120.4 × 142.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 19.35 kg | 104 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 800 × 800 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 1000 mm |
| Power (W) | 1100 W | 1530 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 300 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 800 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 1000 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 300 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.6 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The proprietary Elegoo OS, built on Klipper architecture, manages full-auto calibration routines and AI-assisted monitoring. The machine is primarily supported by Elegoo Slicer (an Orca Slicer derivative), ensuring optimal control over material profiles and dynamic color changes. Users can also natively use Orca Slicer or export G-code from third-party alternatives like Cura. The intuitive touchscreen and Wi-Fi connectivity enable seamless remote management and direct job queuing over the local network. | The system is powered by Klipper-based firmware, processed by a 64-bit quad-core SoC, enabling speeds up to 300 mm/s. Connectivity is comprehensive, offering USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi ports for the remote management of massive G-code files. The user interface is accessible via a generous 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen, which is detachable from the chassis for comfortable positioning. The machine is best managed using the Elegoo Cura slicer but supports standard STL and OBJ formats, allowing broad workflow flexibility without any dependence on cloud platforms. |
MakerSpecs Awards
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Largest work area Advanced
The largest work area among advanced Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: 6400 cm².
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: Centauri Carbon 2 374 € vs OrangeStorm Giga 3150 € — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+742%)
- Work area: Centauri Carbon 2 256×256 mm vs OrangeStorm Giga 800×800 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+877%)
- Build height Z: Centauri Carbon 2 256 mm vs OrangeStorm Giga 1000 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+291%)
- Max print speed: Centauri Carbon 2 500 mm/s vs OrangeStorm Giga 300 mm/s — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+67%)
- Enclosed chamber: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, OrangeStorm Giga no
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…
you value price, max print speed and enclosed chamber.
Choose OrangeStorm Giga if…
you value work area and build height z. It is the one with the largest build area in its class.
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