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ELEGOO Centauri 2
8.7Best for Budget buyers who want fast, high-quality PLA and PETG prints
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Same CoreXY core, 256 mm cube and 350°C hotend. The Carbon 2 adds an enclosure, camera, lights and ventilation.
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ELEGOO Higher score
Best for Budget buyers who want fast, high-quality PLA and PETG prints
Check price at ELEGOO
ELEGOO
Best for Makers who want enclosed multicolour printing on a budget
Check price at ELEGOOBuy the Centauri 2 ($299) for PLA and PETG on the tightest budget. Buy the Centauri Carbon 2 ($399, or $449 Combo) for ABS/ASA, quieter operation inside an enclosure and remote monitoring.
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| Overall score | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Print speed |
8.4
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8.6
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| Print quality |
8.8
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8.6
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| Setup and ease of use |
8.2
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8.0
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| Value |
9.4
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9.2
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| Price (USD) | $299 | $449 |
| Best for | Budget buyers who want fast, high-quality PLA and PETG prints | Makers who want enclosed multicolour printing on a budget |
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| Type | Open CoreXY FDM | Enclosed CoreXY FDM |
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm | 256 × 256 × 256 mm |
| Speed | Up to 500 mm/s | Up to 500 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s² |
| Temperatures | Hotend 350°C, bed 110°C | Hotend 350°C, bed 110°C |
| Size and weight | 398 × 404 × 490 mm, 13.7 kg | — |
| Price | $299 · Combo (4-colour CANVAS) $379 | Combo $449 · single-colour $399 |
| Multicolour | — | CANVAS, 4 filaments |
| Links | Read review Check price at ELEGOO | Read review Check price at ELEGOO |