Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 vs Qidi Tech X-Max 3 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Centauri Carbon 2 and X-Max 3 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if price matters more; choose X-Max 3 3D Printer if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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X-Max 3 3D Printer
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~349–399 € | ~799–999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm | 55.3 × 55.3 × 60.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 19.35 kg | 30.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 325 × 325 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 315 mm |
| Power (W) | 1100 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 325 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 315 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 | — |
| 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. | The system relies on an architecture based on native Klipper firmware, a configuration that guarantees advanced kinematics management and precise control of accelerations through input shaping algorithms. The local and remote user interface is managed fluidly, allowing full monitoring of print parameters without the need to depend on mandatory external cloud services. For file preparation, the machine supports the main slicing software available on the market, including Qidi Print, OrcaSlicer, and PrusaSlicer, offering optimized profiles to enhance production times and the surface quality of components. Connectivity options include wired network and Wi-Fi, facilitating the integration of the device into local networks of laboratories or digital workshops. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Centauri Carbon 2 374 € vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 899 € — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+140%)
- Max colors: Centauri Carbon 2 4 vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 1 — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+300%)
- Work area: Centauri Carbon 2 256×256 mm vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 325×325 mm — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+61%)
- Multicolor printing: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, X-Max 3 3D Printer no
- Build height Z: Centauri Carbon 2 256 mm vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 315 mm — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+23%)
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…
you value price, max colors and multicolor printing.
Choose X-Max 3 3D Printer if…
you value work area, build height z and max print speed.
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