Elegoo Centauri Carbon vs Prusa Research MINI+ Enclosure Bundle
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Centauri Carbon leads on the available specs (starting with max print speed); MINI+ Enclosure Bundle makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon scores 49/100 against 15/100 for MINI+ Enclosure Bundle.
| Parameter |
Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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MINI+ Enclosure Bundle
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2020 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~300–450 € | 509 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm | 38 × 33 × 38 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 17.5 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 180 × 180 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 180 mm |
| Power (W) | 1100 W | 150 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 200 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | 0.05 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 180 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 180 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 280 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 180 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | False |
| Filament sensor | True | False |
| Auto bed 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 | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 4 | — |
| 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. | PrusaSlicer, with pre-verified profiles for Input Shaper and Pressure Advance, is the reference software, but the machine accepts standard G-code from any compatible slicer, such as Cura or Simplify3D. Remote management runs through Prusa Connect, via Ethernet or the optional ESP Wi-Fi module. The firmware is open-source and runs on the 32-bit Buddy board, not GRBL, and is OTA-updatable: the Prusa ecosystem provides optimized profiles and regular updates, but doesn't restrict the use of alternative software. |
The differences that matter
- Max print speed: Centauri Carbon 500 mm/s vs MINI+ Enclosure Bundle 180 mm/s — Centauri Carbon wins (+178%)
- Work area: Centauri Carbon 256×256 mm vs MINI+ Enclosure Bundle 180×180 mm — Centauri Carbon wins (+102%)
- Price: Centauri Carbon 375 € vs MINI+ Enclosure Bundle 509 € — Centauri Carbon wins (+36%)
- Enclosed chamber: Centauri Carbon yes, MINI+ Enclosure Bundle no
- Build height Z: Centauri Carbon 256 mm vs MINI+ Enclosure Bundle 180 mm — Centauri Carbon wins (+42%)
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon if…
you value max print speed, work area and price.
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