Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 vs Prusa Research MK4S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Centauri Carbon 2 leads on the available specs (starting with price); MK4S makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon 2 scores 54/100 against 17/100 for MK4S.
| Parameter |
Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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MK4S
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~349–399 € | 999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 19.35 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 1100 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 | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | — |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | — |
| Enclosed chamber | True | False |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max 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. | PrusaSlicer (optimized) and Prusa Connect for remote control. The machine accepts G-code from any slicer (Cura, Simplify3D) and communicates via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi using an open Marlin-based protocol. Compatible with OctoPrint and offline management. Does not require a Prusa account to print, unlike machines with proprietary firmware that block features without connection. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Centauri Carbon 2 374 € vs MK4S 999 € — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+167%)
- Enclosed chamber: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, MK4S no
- Work area: Centauri Carbon 2 256×256 mm vs MK4S 250×210 mm — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+25%)
- Native Klipper: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, MK4S no
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…
you value price, enclosed chamber and work area.
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