Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 vs Prusa Research CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Centauri Carbon 2 and CORE One+ kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if price and max print speed matters more; choose CORE One+ kit if max colors matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon 2 scores 54/100 against 38/100 for CORE One+ kit.
| Parameter |
Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~349–399 € | 1049 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 19.35 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 1100 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 200 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 4 | 5 |
| 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. | Prusa firmware based on Marlin, fully open source, with built-in input shaper for faster and cleaner prints. Official slicer: PrusaSlicer (free, optimized profiles), compatible with Cura and Simplify3D. Control via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi with Prusa Connect (optional). No filament DRM: full freedom to use third-party materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Centauri Carbon 2 374 € vs CORE One+ kit 1049 € — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+180%)
- Max print speed: Centauri Carbon 2 500 mm/s vs CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+150%)
- Native Klipper: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, CORE One+ kit no
- Max nozzle temperature: Centauri Carbon 2 350 °C vs CORE One+ kit 290 °C — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+21%)
- Work area: Centauri Carbon 2 256×256 mm vs CORE One+ kit 250×220 mm — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+19%)
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…
you value price, max print speed and native klipper.
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