Elegoo Centauri Carbon vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Elegoo Centauri Carbon and Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Elegoo Centauri Carbon if price matters more; choose Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if maximum colors matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Elegoo Centauri Carbon scores 48/100 against 32/100 for Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit.
| Parameter |
Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa 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 | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 256 mm | 250 mm |
| Maximum Z height (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 |
| Closed chamber | True | False |
| 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. | 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: Elegoo Centauri Carbon 375 € vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (+118%)
- Closed chamber: Elegoo Centauri Carbon yes, Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Work area: Elegoo Centauri Carbon 256×256 mm vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (+25%)
- Maximum Z height: Elegoo Centauri Carbon 256 mm vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 220 mm — Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (+16%)
- Maximum colors: Elegoo Centauri Carbon 4 vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 5 — Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+25%)
Which one to choose
Choose Elegoo Centauri Carbon if…
you value price, closed chamber and work area. «A closed chamber reduces thermal gradients around the part being built, limiting warping and cracking caused by rapid cooling in high-shrinkage materials such as ABS, ASA, and PC. It also shields the mechanism from drafts and airborne particles. A closed chamber is effectively necessary for technical materials; for PLA and PETG it is an advantage, not a requirement.»
Choose Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value maximum colors and max bed temperature. «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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