Elegoo Centauri Carbon vs Snapmaker Original 3-in-1 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Centauri Carbon leads on the available specs (starting with work area); Original 3-in-1 3D Printer makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon scores 49/100 against 0/100 for Original 3-in-1 3D Printer.
| Parameter |
Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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Original 3-in-1 3D Printer
Snapmaker
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2017 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~300–450 € | ~400–850 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm | 27.2 × 33.5 × 28.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 17.5 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 125 × 125 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 125 mm |
| Power (W) | 1100 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 100 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | 0.005 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 125 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 125 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 250 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 80 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 100 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | False |
| Filament sensor | True | False |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| 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. | Natively compatible with Snapmaker Luban, the proprietary software specifically designed to manage the machine's three different functions within a single environment. The printer is based on standard Marlin firmware and supports G-code formats, allowing the use of third-party slicers like Cura or Simplify3D for 3D printing. For CNC and laser operations, it is possible to use external programs such as Autodesk Fusion 360, LaserGRBL, or LightBurn, exporting compatible toolpaths via the interface or USB port. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Centauri Carbon 256×256 mm vs Original 3-in-1 3D Printer 125×125 mm — Centauri Carbon wins (+319%)
- Max print speed: Centauri Carbon 500 mm/s vs Original 3-in-1 3D Printer 100 mm/s — Centauri Carbon wins (+400%)
- Build height Z: Centauri Carbon 256 mm vs Original 3-in-1 3D Printer 125 mm — Centauri Carbon wins (+105%)
- Price: Centauri Carbon 375 € vs Original 3-in-1 3D Printer 625 € — Centauri Carbon wins (+67%)
- Max colors: Centauri Carbon 4 vs Original 3-in-1 3D Printer 1 — Centauri Carbon wins (+300%)
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon if…
you value work area, max print speed and build height z.
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