Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 vs Qidi Tech X-Plus 3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Centauri Carbon 2 and X-Plus 3 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if price matters more; choose X-Plus 3 if work area and max print speed matters more.
| Parameter |
Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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X-Plus 3
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~349–399 € | 799 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm | 51.1 × 52.7 × 52.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 19.35 kg | 24.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 280 × 280 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 1100 W | 800 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 280 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 270 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 X-Plus 3 is natively supported by QIDI Print, the company's official slicer based on PrusaSlicer, which offers pre-configured and optimized profiles for supported materials, ensuring a ready-to-use experience. The software's user interface is designed to simplify the print preparation process, from support generation to advanced cooling configuration. Because the printer uses Klipper-based firmware, advanced users can interact directly via the integrated web interface (Fluidd or Mainsail), allowing for in-depth monitoring and fine-tuning of print parameters in real time. The system is also fully compatible with third-party software such as Ultimaker Cura, Simplify3D, standard PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer, offering maximum flexibility in workflows. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Centauri Carbon 2 374 € vs X-Plus 3 799 € — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+114%)
- Max colors: Centauri Carbon 2 4 vs X-Plus 3 1 — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+300%)
- Multicolor printing: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, X-Plus 3 no
- Work area: Centauri Carbon 2 256×256 mm vs X-Plus 3 280×280 mm — X-Plus 3 wins (+20%)
- Max print speed: Centauri Carbon 2 500 mm/s vs X-Plus 3 600 mm/s — X-Plus 3 wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…
you value price, max colors and multicolor printing.
Choose X-Plus 3 if…
you value work area, max print speed and build height z.
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