Centauri Carbon 2 vs 2.0 A150 3-in-1 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Centauri Carbon 2 and 2.0 A150 3-in-1 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.2×). Centauri Carbon 2 costs less (~€374) and is the entry-level choice; 2.0 A150 3-in-1 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€1200). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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2.0 A150 3-in-1 3D Printer
Snapmaker
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2020 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~349–399 € | ~1100–1300 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm | 42.3 × 39.8 × 40.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 19.35 kg | 9.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 160 × 160 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 145 mm |
| Power (W) | 1100 W | 320 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 100 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 160 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 145 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 275 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 100 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | False |
| 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 | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | 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. | Natively managed via Snapmaker Luban, a unified software that prepares files for all three processes (3D printing, laser, CNC). The machine is based on modified Marlin firmware and accepts standard G-code, allowing the use of third-party slicers like Cura or PrusaSlicer solely for 3D printing operations. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Centauri Carbon 2 374 € vs 2.0 A150 3-in-1 3D Printer 1200 € — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+221%)
- Work area: Centauri Carbon 2 256×256 mm vs 2.0 A150 3-in-1 3D Printer 160×160 mm — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+156%)
- Max print speed: Centauri Carbon 2 500 mm/s vs 2.0 A150 3-in-1 3D Printer 100 mm/s — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+400%)
- Build height Z: Centauri Carbon 2 256 mm vs 2.0 A150 3-in-1 3D Printer 145 mm — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+77%)
- Max colors: Centauri Carbon 2 4 vs 2.0 A150 3-in-1 3D Printer 1 — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+300%)
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…
you value price, work area and max print speed.
Choose 2.0 A150 3-in-1 3D Printer if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Centauri Carbon 2 on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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