Centauri Carbon 2 vs Original Prusa XL
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Centauri Carbon 2 and Original Prusa XL are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.8×). Centauri Carbon 2 costs less (~€374) and is the entry-level choice; Original Prusa XL offers more capability at a higher price (~€1800). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa XL
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~349–399 € | ~1700–1900 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 19.35 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 330 mm |
| Power (W) | 1100 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 256 mm | — |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 256 mm | — |
| Kinematics | corexy | — |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | — |
| Closed chamber | True | — |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto leveling | mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | — |
| Native Klipper | True | — |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | True | — |
| Requires external accessory | True | — |
| Maximum colors | 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. | Compatible with PrusaSlicer (open source, with material profiles verified and maintained by Prusa Research), OrcaSlicer, and SuperSlicer, as well as any slicer that exports standard G-code. The firmware is based on Prusa Research's open-source Marlin fork, with input shaping support. Unlike Bambu Lab models, which use a partially proprietary protocol and work best with Bambu Studio, the CORE One L accepts generic G-code via USB, SD card, and PrusaConnect. The user is not locked into a single software ecosystem and can freely modify or update the firmware. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Centauri Carbon 2 374 € vs Original Prusa XL 1800 € — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+381%)
- Work area: Centauri Carbon 2 256×256 mm vs Original Prusa XL 300×300 mm — Original Prusa XL wins (+37%)
Which one to choose
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