Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 vs Qidi Tech Q1 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Centauri Carbon 2 and Q1 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if price and max colors matters more; choose Q1 Pro if multicolor requires accessory and max print speed matters more.
| Parameter |
Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Q1 Pro
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~349–399 € | 599 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm | 47.7 × 46.7 × 48.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 19.35 kg | 17 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 245 × 245 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | 1100 W | 650 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 245 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 240 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 350 °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 | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| Max colors | 4 | 1 |
| 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. | Running on native Klipper firmware, the machine offers an open and accessible control interface via local network (Fluidd or Mainsail). It is natively compatible with QIDI Slicer (derived from PrusaSlicer/Orca), but easily supports all major third-party slicers. It includes advanced features such as input shaping and automatic calibration to maximize print quality at high speeds without requiring registration to proprietary cloud services. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Centauri Carbon 2 374 € vs Q1 Pro 599 € — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+60%)
- Max colors: Centauri Carbon 2 4 vs Q1 Pro 1 — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+300%)
- Multicolor printing: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, Q1 Pro no
- Multicolor requires accessory: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, Q1 Pro no
- Max print speed: Centauri Carbon 2 500 mm/s vs Q1 Pro 600 mm/s — Q1 Pro wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…
you value price, max colors and multicolor printing.
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