Elegoo Centauri Carbon vs Qidi Tech Q1 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Centauri Carbon and Q1 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Centauri Carbon if price and max colors matters more; choose Q1 Pro if multicolor requires accessory and max print speed matters more.
| Parameter |
Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
Q1 Pro
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~300–450 € | 599 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm | 47.7 × 46.7 × 48.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 17.5 kg | 17 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 245 × 245 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | 1100 W | 650 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 245 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 240 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | True |
| 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 | — | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| Max colors | 4 | 1 |
| 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. | Running on native Klipper firmware, the machine offers an open and accessible control interface via local network (Fluidd or Mainsail). It is natively compatible with QIDI Slicer (derived from PrusaSlicer/Orca), but easily supports all major third-party slicers. It includes advanced features such as input shaping and automatic calibration to maximize print quality at high speeds without requiring registration to proprietary cloud services. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Centauri Carbon 375 € vs Q1 Pro 599 € — Centauri Carbon wins (+60%)
- Max colors: Centauri Carbon 4 vs Q1 Pro 1 — Centauri Carbon wins (+300%)
- Multicolor printing: Centauri Carbon yes, Q1 Pro no
- Multicolor requires accessory: Centauri Carbon yes, Q1 Pro no
- Max print speed: Centauri Carbon 500 mm/s vs Q1 Pro 600 mm/s — Q1 Pro wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon if…
you value price, max colors and multicolor printing.
Choose Q1 Pro if…
you value max print speed, max nozzle temperature and max bed temperature.
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