Elegoo Centauri Carbon vs Prusa CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Elegoo Centauri Carbon and Prusa CORE One+ kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Elegoo Centauri Carbon if price and max print speed matters more; choose Prusa CORE One+ kit if maximum colors matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Elegoo Centauri Carbon scores 48/100 against 35/100 for Prusa CORE One+ kit.
| Parameter |
Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Prusa CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~300–450 € | 1049 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 17.5 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 1100 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 200 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | True | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Requires external accessory | True | True |
| Maximum colors | 4 | 5 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | This printer is natively supported by Elegoo Slicer, a slicing software based on Orca Slicer that provides users with pre-configured, carefully optimized profiles designed to maximize both part detail and overall printing speed. Additionally, the machine's operating system is fully compatible with the most popular and community-endorsed third-party slicing software, such as Orca Slicer and Ultimaker Cura. The versatile onboard connectivity options include standard USB ports and a reliable dual-band Wi-Fi module (operating at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). This infrastructure enables effortless remote monitoring and comprehensive control of the printing process via its network interface and the built-in chamber camera, greatly streamlining daily workflow management. | Prusa firmware based on Marlin, fully open source, with built-in input shaper for faster and cleaner prints. Official slicer: PrusaSlicer (free, optimized profiles), compatible with Cura and Simplify3D. Control via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi with Prusa Connect (optional). No filament DRM: full freedom to use third-party materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Elegoo Centauri Carbon 375 € vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 1049 € — Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (+180%)
- Max print speed: Elegoo Centauri Carbon 500 mm/s vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (+150%)
- Work area: Elegoo Centauri Carbon 256×256 mm vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 250×220 mm — Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (+19%)
- Maximum colors: Elegoo Centauri Carbon 4 vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 5 — Prusa CORE One+ kit wins (+25%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Elegoo Centauri Carbon 320 °C vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 290 °C — Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
Choose Elegoo Centauri Carbon if…
you value price, max print speed and work area. «The rated maximum speed indicates the theoretical hardware limit, not the everyday working speed. Faster machines reduce print times on simple geometries, but real-world speed depends on material, geometry, required surface finish, and slicer settings. Values above 200–300 mm/s are meaningful only on machines with CoreXY kinematics, active input shaping, and a stiffened mechanical frame.»
Choose Prusa CORE One+ kit if…
you value maximum colors and maximum z height. «The maximum number of colors indicates how many distinct color zones or materials can be used in one print without manual intervention. Two colors cover most practical uses, including soluble support. Higher values are useful for complex decorative models or color-coded prototypes. Each additional color increases print time due to transition purges, so the practical benefit should be weighed against the added time cost.»
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