Elegoo Centauri Carbon vs Original Prusa MK4S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Elegoo Centauri Carbon leads on the measurable specs (starting with price), while Original Prusa MK4S shows no advantage of its own. Choose Elegoo Centauri Carbon, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance. On the category's overall technical index, Elegoo Centauri Carbon scores 48/100 against 17/100 for Original Prusa MK4S.
| Parameter |
Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa MK4S
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~300–450 € | 999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 17.5 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 1100 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 | — |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 256 mm | — |
| Kinematics | corexy | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | — |
| Closed chamber | True | False |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto leveling | mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Requires external accessory | True | True |
| Maximum 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 (optimized) and Prusa Connect for remote control. The machine accepts G-code from any slicer (Cura, Simplify3D) and communicates via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi using an open Marlin-based protocol. Compatible with OctoPrint and offline management. Does not require a Prusa account to print, unlike machines with proprietary firmware that block features without connection. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Elegoo Centauri Carbon 375 € vs Original Prusa MK4S 999 € — Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (+166%)
- Closed chamber: Elegoo Centauri Carbon yes, Original Prusa MK4S no
- Work area: Elegoo Centauri Carbon 256×256 mm vs Original Prusa MK4S 250×210 mm — Elegoo Centauri Carbon 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 if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Elegoo Centauri Carbon on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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