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ELEGOO Centauri Carbon 2 Combo vs Bambu Lab P1S

Two enclosed CoreXY printers. The Centauri Carbon 2 Combo includes four-colour CANVAS for $449; the P1S has the more mature Bambu ecosystem.

Updated November 1, 2026

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Which should you buy?

Choose the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo for multicolour on a budget and a hotter 350°C nozzle. Choose the Bambu Lab P1S for the most polished software, cloud and accessory ecosystem, and add an AMS later if you need colour.

Full comparison

Comparison of ELEGOO Centauri Carbon 2 Combo, Bambu Lab P1S
Feature
ELEGOO Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
ELEGOO ELEGOO Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
Bambu Lab Bambu Lab P1S Top score
Overall score 8.69.0
Print speed
8.6
9.3
Print quality
8.6
8.8
Setup and ease of use
8.0
9.2
Value
9.2
8.7
Price (USD) $449$699
Best for Makers who want enclosed multicolour printing on a budgetBeginners who want speed and engineering filaments
Pros
  • Four-colour CANVAS system included for $449
  • Enclosed CoreXY with 350°C hotend and 110°C bed
  • No failed prints in 3DWithUs’s tests; quality compared to Bambu Lab
  • Fully automatic bed levelling and vibration compensation
  • Enclosure keeps ABS/ASA prints stable
  • Bambu Studio is easy to learn
Cons
  • Purge waste almost equal to the model on frequent colour changes
  • More assembly work than pricier rivals (VoxelMatters)
  • Weak internal light
  • Fans are loud at high speed
  • Fairly closed ecosystem
  • Low-resolution camera
Specifications
Type Enclosed CoreXY FDM—
Build volume 256 × 256 × 256 mm256 × 256 × 256 mm
Speed Up to 500 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s²—
Temperatures Hotend 350°C, bed 110°C—
Multicolour CANVAS, 4 filaments—
Price Combo $449 · single-colour $399—
Max print speed —500 mm/s
Max nozzle temp —300 °C
Max bed temp —100 °C
Enclosure —Yes
Multi-colour —AMS (optional)
Auto bed levelling —Yes
Connectivity —Wi-Fi, microSD
Weight —12.9 kg
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