Elegoo Centauri Carbon vs U1 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Elegoo Centauri Carbon and U1 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Elegoo Centauri Carbon if price matters more; choose U1 3D Printer if multi-extruder and requires external accessory matters more.
| Parameter |
Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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U1 3D Printer
Snapmaker
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~300–450 € | 849 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm | 58.4 × 49.9 × 73 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 17.5 kg | 18.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 270 × 270 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 1100 W | 1150 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | 0.04 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °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 | True |
| Native Klipper | — | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Requires external accessory | True | False |
| Maximum colors | 4 | 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. | The primary software is Snapmaker Orca, an optimized version of the popular OrcaSlicer, which provides native management of the four toolheads and factory-calibrated material profiles. The printer can also be seamlessly managed via the Snapmaker mobile app for remote monitoring, taking advantage of the built-in 1080p camera. The internal firmware is built on Klipper, Moonraker, and Fluidd, which Snapmaker has made open-source, allowing experienced users to customize the machine and integrate it into complex workflows. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Elegoo Centauri Carbon 375 € vs U1 3D Printer 849 € — Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (+126%)
- Closed chamber: Elegoo Centauri Carbon yes, U1 3D Printer no
- Multi-extruder: U1 3D Printer yes, Elegoo Centauri Carbon no
- Requires external accessory: Elegoo Centauri Carbon yes, U1 3D Printer no
- Work area: Elegoo Centauri Carbon 256×256 mm vs U1 3D Printer 270×270 mm — U1 3D Printer wins (+11%)
Which one to choose
Choose Elegoo Centauri Carbon if…
you value price, closed chamber and max nozzle temperature. «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 U1 3D Printer if…
you value multi-extruder, work area and maximum z height. «A second extruder allows printing with two different materials in the same session: soluble support material for complex geometries, or a combination of rigid and flexible in the same part. It expands process capabilities but introduces calibration complexity and the risk of oozing from the idle nozzle. Most useful for work involving geometries that require supports difficult to remove manually.»
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