Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Tom's Hardware's fastest budget pick and genuinely excellent value. A young platform with thin multi-year failure data keeps it out of the top tier under this lens.
Consolidated from 54 cited sources across 48 outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 1 enthusiastic source
- 30 positive sources
- 17 mixed sources
- 1 unconvinced source
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Pros & cons
- ✓ Tom's Hardware's fastest budget 3D printer
- ✓ Included in iTechGuides' short list of cheap machines actually worth buying
- ✓ Excellent value
- ✓ Enclosed, fast CoreXY printing
- ✓ Budget price makes it a value king
- ✗ A newer platform with less multi-year failure data than its established rivals
- ✗ Support and firmware track record shorter than top brands
- ✗ Shorter ownership track record
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
Evidence 8 articles and 46 video reviews
30 positive sources
I've seen cheaper 3D printers on the market, but this feels like a nice, contained, all-in-one solution that can help give you that push to get started. For me, that's worth the extra money.Read J
Today we'll be taking a look at the brand new Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2. Now, the biggest change with this machine here versus the original Elegoo Centauri Carbon is rather than just having one spool, you now have four spools. All of them still on the right-hand side working along with this canvas right here.Watch L
So after a failed printer, and a printer that felt like the hobby was more the printer itself then actually getting the print, this printer was a breath of fresh air.Read 3
INCREDIBLE print-in-place tool for the Elegoo Centauri Carbon to keep the lid safe!Watch M
My first impression to the Elegoo Centauri Carbon is quite decent from the appearance, printing quality, the noise and also the 3d slicer software.Read U
15+ Must-Have Upgrades for the Elegoo Centauri Carbon!Watch U
Grab you Elegoo Centauri Carbon or Centauri NOW!Watch U
I just realized that this upgrade kit actually has an adapter that they've included for the original buyers of the Centauri Carbon one that do not have the port in the back for the Canvas system or the multi-color system. There is a plug that they've included that you can plug in to the underside of the printer that's an extension cable that will allow you to connect this to the Canvas system.Watch W
If you’re running a Centauri Carbon, you’ll want to check these out.Watch T
🔥 The Elegoo Centauri Carbon is not just another box. It’s a CoreXY beast that promises incredible speeds up to 500mm/s and printing with tough materials right out of the box! We unboxed it , assembled it in 5 minutes , ran the 10-minute auto-calibration , and immediately started printing. But the main feature? It is incredibly easy!Watch 3
So, one of the biggest selling points to the Elgus Centauri Carbon is that it's enclosed. That means that we can 3D print more exotic materials.Watch R
If you are looking for a beginner-friendly multicolor printer that still supports advanced materials like carbon fiber-filled filaments, this one is worth a serious look.Watch C
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo is a budget‑friendly 3D printer that is easy to use, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for DIYers, woodworking enthusiasts, hobbyists, and professionals.Watch L
I've given it a good amount of testing too, and I'm actually quite satisfied that it's actually okay!Watch L
Just like the Centauri Carbon that went before it, this machine hits a price point that puts it as an insanely affordable but relatively reliable workhorse that for the vast majority of users will not disappoint. And like the CC1, its firmware has been released with some rough edges. It's not without some compromises, but again, for this price point, those are so easily overlooked.Watch L
So far I am super impressed with this thing. It feels extremely comparable and that price is absolutely wild!Watch S
Is the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 good for beginners? Yes. Auto-leveling, smart filament detection, and the touchscreen make setup straightforward. The fully enclosed design also helps with ABS and temperature-sensitive materials right out of the box.Watch D
This, my friends, is the best clone in history. It's better than this clone. Definitely better than this clone. And it's okay. Well, it's not as good as these. So, Chinese companies have really nailed the art of cloning. I don't mean like Dolly the Sheep that you just saw. I mean like cloning things that are products.Watch R Rist Innovations Rist Innovations · 19.2K subscribers · May 2025
Overall, if you don't need multicolor printing, then I think the Elegoo Centauri Carbon is a much better value 3D printer versus the Bambu Lab P1SWatch D DIY Engineers DIY Engineers · 16.1K subscribers · Aug 2025
And I really like the print volume at 256 mm cubed, which would be perfect for most of the things I want to print. Some people did complain about the internal lighting, but that was corrected, and it's now with much better lighting in the new ones that they're shipping. Now, let's look at some of the things that I printed right out of the box after I set it up.Watch P
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 might be one of the best value CoreXY 3D printers right now.Watch R
https://pcbway.com/g/5ugn30 .The Elegoo Centauri Carbon is a powerful 3D printer, but it gets even better with the right upgrades.Watch B
The Centauri Carbon is fast, affordable, and fun to use.Watch C
And uh spoiler alert, it's pretty good.Watch 3
And I highly recommend this printer. I don't make nothing off of it. I don't get anything if you buy it, but I do highly recommend it. Unless you buy it from Amazon, then of course I have an affiliate link for Amazon. but create the future as it says on the side. Yes, wonderful machine. Now, in these series of videos I'll be doing for Ziltech, I'll be using the Eligu and my X1 Carbon.Watch P
An unboxing and demonstration of the ELEGOO Centauri Carbon 3D Printer. One of the top-selling and top-performing consumer printers out right now. Unbox it, calibrate it, and start printing! This printer offers a huge versatility for both beginning and advanced users alikeWatch S
It is one of the most impressive releases os 2025. It's affordable AND capable of printing everything the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon can. Or is it? Watch as we dive into the pros and cons of this controversial 3d printer and decide if it's right for your workflow.Watch B
That said, this machine has still been working great for me.Watch B
I must say right off the build quality on this printer blew me away.Watch C Chris the 3D maker Chris the 3D maker · 90 subscribers · Jun 2026
Initial impressions of the Centauri Carbon is actually pretty good. And for the budget, it's um Oh, wrong button. And for the price, you can't knock it. It's 239 pounds on Elegoo website, 254 on AmazonWatch
17 mixed sources
Despite all of that, the Centauri Carbon leaves a positive impression. It feels unfinished in places – noise behavior, lighting, network handling – but the core of the machine is strong. Strong enough, in fact, that it’s easy to imagine running several of them side by side. And that, more than any spec sheet or marketing claim, says something important about what Elegoo has built here.Read T
Many reviewers have praised its speed, rigidity, and surprisingly high print quality for the price. Others have pointed out small trade-offs in firmware polish and workflow that might matter depending on your experience level. In this review, I break down what I agree with, what I don’t, and who this printer is actually best for.Watch G
After more than 200 hours of use, it performs on par with those higher‑priced competitors, though not without a few trade-offs.Read J
I do really like the original Centauri Carbon for what it is. It's a pretty basic, cheap, reliable Corxy 3D printer. Got a good build volume of 256 mm in every dimension. The only downside here is that it never came with a multicolor option.Watch F
You gain colour changing. You gain filament runout failover. But you also gain more waste, more complexity, and you lose the ability to use the original lid properly once the module is installed.Watch 3
Watch this before getting the Elegoo Centauri Carbon—this is my honest review. I break down its blazing speeds, build quality, pros, and major downsides so you know exactly what you’re investing in. Perfect for 3D printing beginners and hobbyists looking for high-performance on a budget.Watch A
My first review unit arrived with serious issues, including loose belts straight from the factory. But after Elegoo sent a replacement, the experience changed completely.Watch Y
They’ve addressed many of the shortcomings of the original, but some still remain.Watch 3
In this long‑term review I break down what actually mattered after the honeymoon: the dim chamber light, the louder‑than‑average fans, a hotend clog from switching nylon to PLA without a purge (my mistake), PTFE routing concerns, strong print quality, and why this machine ultimately doesn’t fit me —even though it absolutely can be a great starter for the right user.Watch 3
I've had multiple people reach out to me to raise concern about the price on the Elegus Century Carbon.Watch R
After 90 hours of printing with the Elegoo Centauri Carbon, I’ve got a lot to say. At just $299, this CoreXY 3D printer offers incredible value with high-speed printing, a fully enclosed design, auto calibration, and great print quality — but it’s not without a few quirks. In this review, I’ll walk you through the pros, the cons, and everything I’ve learned from real-world use. If you're considering the Centauri Carbon or comparing it to something like the Bambu Lab A1 or P1S, this is the video you’ll want to watch before you buyWatch W
If you’ve been thinking about picking up an ELEGOO Centauri Carbon 3D Printer, this is the one I’ve been testing—and it seriously surprised me.Watch R
The print quality has honestly been really impressive, especially with PLA and PETG, and the new Canvas system adds multi-color printing, automatic filament rollover, and a pretty solid feature set for the price. But it’s not perfect.Watch B
If a company came out with a product, they promised they were going to come out with a multi-color product, and they brought a product that was a garbage product to the market, it would have been worse than not coming out with a product at all.Watch L
Over the past few weeks, I've put more than 100 hours on the Elegoo Centauri Carbon, printing everything from decorative models to functional parts using a variety of materials. While this printer does a lot of things really well, there are also a few important details you should know before deciding whether it's the right machine for youWatch J
One thing I noticed right off the bat was that this thing is loud. Like sitting in an airplane before takeoff loud. I think you get the point. After calibration was over, I loaded up some Sunloo high-speed PLA and began printing the pre-installed beni. On close inspection, the benie turned out well considering the sub 20-minute print time.Watch 3
They promised an AMS system when it first came out. However, that does not seem like it's going to happen anymore. Releasing another printer in just less than a year called the Centuri Carbon 2. You know, it doesn't bode well as well. Personally, I got the Centuri Carbon because I wanted the AMS system as well.Watch
1 unconvinced source
5 stance not read sources
After the popularity of their Gen 1 I was really curious to see how this stacked up and to test out their multi color functionality. We cover specs, the setup process, how it's performed, and I share my overall thoughts based on my time with it so far.Watch I
Let's go beyond Automatic Calibration and adjust Settings for perfect first layers, smooth surfaces and crisp edges on the Elegoo Centauri Carbon. I cannot resist doing Manual Calibration and filament tests to fine tune my CoreXY 3D Printers.Watch R
From unboxing and assembly to print quality, speed, reliability, and everyday usability, I cover what it's really like to get this printer up and running.Watch
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #5 of 20 on our 3D printers tier list, in A tier. That placement draws on 54 cited sources across 48 outlets.
1 of the 49 sources with a clear view is critical of it: Shotgun Studio. A newer platform with less multi-year failure data than its established rivals. Support and firmware track record shorter than top brands. Shorter ownership track record.
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