Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 vs Qidi Tech Plus4
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Centauri Carbon 2 and Plus4 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if price matters more; choose Plus4 if max colors matters more.
| Parameter |
Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Plus4
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~349–399 € | 799 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm | 50.5 × 48.7 × 55 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 19.35 kg | 27 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 305 × 305 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 280 mm |
| Power (W) | 1100 W | 850 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 305 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 280 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 370 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 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 | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 4 | 16 |
| 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 machine relies on an architecture based on Klipper firmware, which provides advanced computational performance and native features like input shaping to reduce vibrations during high-speed movements. Users can interface via the integrated 5-inch touchscreen or through the standard Klipper web interface. The recommended official slicing software is QIDI Studio, a program derived from PrusaSlicer and Orca Slicer, optimized to leverage the machine's profiles and proprietary print parameters. However, the system maintains an open approach and is fully compatible with third-party slicers such as Orca Slicer, PrusaSlicer, and Cura, ensuring maximum flexibility in the daily workflow. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Centauri Carbon 2 374 € vs Plus4 799 € — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+114%)
- Max colors: Centauri Carbon 2 4 vs Plus4 16 — Plus4 wins (+300%)
- Work area: Centauri Carbon 2 256×256 mm vs Plus4 305×305 mm — Plus4 wins (+42%)
- Max print speed: Centauri Carbon 2 500 mm/s vs Plus4 600 mm/s — Plus4 wins (+20%)
- Build height Z: Centauri Carbon 2 256 mm vs Plus4 280 mm — Plus4 wins (+9%)
Which one to choose
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