Elegoo Centauri Carbon vs Prusa Research MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Centauri Carbon and MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Centauri Carbon if price matters more; choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if max colors matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon scores 49/100 against 34/100 for MK4S 3D Printer kit.
| Parameter |
Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~300–450 € | 819 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 17.5 kg | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 1100 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 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 | — | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max 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. | The MK4S runs proprietary Prusa firmware based on Marlin, not GRBL. It is managed through PrusaSlicer (with over 180 official profiles included), Simplify3D, or Cura with community profiles. Files are loaded via USB, local network, or PrusaConnect and the Prusa mobile app; it is not compatible with LightBurn or LaserGRBL, being a filament printer. The machine can run fully offline with no cloud dependency, and receives regular firmware updates along with pre-tuned profiles for Prusament materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Centauri Carbon 375 € vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Centauri Carbon wins (+118%)
- Enclosed chamber: Centauri Carbon yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Work area: Centauri Carbon 256×256 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — Centauri Carbon wins (+25%)
- Build height Z: Centauri Carbon 256 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 220 mm — Centauri Carbon wins (+16%)
- Max colors: Centauri Carbon 4 vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 5 — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+25%)
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon if…
you value price, enclosed chamber and work area.
Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value max colors and max bed temperature.
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