Centauri Carbon 2 vs Prusa CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Centauri Carbon 2 and Prusa 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 Prusa CORE One+ kit if maximum colors matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon 2 scores 54/100 against 35/100 for Prusa CORE One+ kit.
| Parameter |
Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Prusa 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 | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Maximum Z height (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 |
| Closed chamber | True | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto 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 |
| Requires external accessory | True | True |
| Maximum 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 Prusa CORE One+ kit 1049 € — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+180%)
- Max print speed: Centauri Carbon 2 500 mm/s vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+150%)
- Native Klipper: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, Prusa CORE One+ kit no
- Max nozzle temperature: Centauri Carbon 2 350 °C vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 290 °C — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+21%)
- Work area: Centauri Carbon 2 256×256 mm vs Prusa 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. «The rated maximum speed indicates the theoretical hardware limit, not the everyday working speed. Faster machines reduce print times on simple geometries, but real-world speed depends on material, geometry, required surface finish, and slicer settings. Values above 200–300 mm/s are meaningful only on machines with CoreXY kinematics, active input shaping, and a stiffened mechanical frame.»
Choose Prusa CORE One+ kit if…
you value maximum colors and maximum z height. «The maximum number of colors indicates how many distinct color zones or materials can be used in one print without manual intervention. Two colors cover most practical uses, including soluble support. Higher values are useful for complex decorative models or color-coded prototypes. Each additional color increases print time due to transition purges, so the practical benefit should be weighed against the added time cost.»
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