Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 vs Prusa Research MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Centauri Carbon 2 and MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if price matters more; choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if max colors matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon 2 scores 54/100 against 34/100 for MK4S 3D Printer kit.
| Parameter |
Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~349–399 € | 819 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 19.35 kg | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 1100 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 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 | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | False |
| 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. | The MK4S runs proprietary Prusa firmware based on Marlin, not GRBL. It is managed through PrusaSlicer (with over 180 official profiles included), Simplify3D, or Cura with community profiles. Files are loaded via USB, local network, or PrusaConnect and the Prusa mobile app; it is not compatible with LightBurn or LaserGRBL, being a filament printer. The machine can run fully offline with no cloud dependency, and receives regular firmware updates along with pre-tuned profiles for Prusament materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Centauri Carbon 2 374 € vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+119%)
- Enclosed chamber: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Work area: Centauri Carbon 2 256×256 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+25%)
- Native Klipper: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Max nozzle temperature: Centauri Carbon 2 350 °C vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 290 °C — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+21%)
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…
you value price, enclosed chamber and work area.
Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value max colors and max bed temperature.
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