Elegoo Centauri Carbon vs Qidi Tech X-Plus 3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Centauri Carbon and X-Plus 3 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Centauri Carbon if price matters more; choose X-Plus 3 if work area and max print speed matters more.
| Parameter |
Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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X-Plus 3
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~300–450 € | 799 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm | 51.1 × 52.7 × 52.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 17.5 kg | 24.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 280 × 280 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 1100 W | 800 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 280 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 270 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 | — |
| 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. | The X-Plus 3 is natively supported by QIDI Print, the company's official slicer based on PrusaSlicer, which offers pre-configured and optimized profiles for supported materials, ensuring a ready-to-use experience. The software's user interface is designed to simplify the print preparation process, from support generation to advanced cooling configuration. Because the printer uses Klipper-based firmware, advanced users can interact directly via the integrated web interface (Fluidd or Mainsail), allowing for in-depth monitoring and fine-tuning of print parameters in real time. The system is also fully compatible with third-party software such as Ultimaker Cura, Simplify3D, standard PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer, offering maximum flexibility in workflows. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Centauri Carbon 375 € vs X-Plus 3 799 € — Centauri Carbon wins (+113%)
- Max colors: Centauri Carbon 4 vs X-Plus 3 1 — Centauri Carbon wins (+300%)
- Multicolor printing: Centauri Carbon yes, X-Plus 3 no
- Work area: Centauri Carbon 256×256 mm vs X-Plus 3 280×280 mm — X-Plus 3 wins (+20%)
- Max print speed: Centauri Carbon 500 mm/s vs X-Plus 3 600 mm/s — X-Plus 3 wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon if…
you value price, max colors and multicolor printing.
Choose X-Plus 3 if…
you value work area, max print speed and max nozzle temperature.
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