Elegoo
Centauri Carbon 2
Enclosed 256 mm CoreXY printer with a 350°C hardened nozzle, HEPA plus carbon filter and CANVAS upgrade path
$349Price checked October 30, 2026
Best for Budget enclosed CoreXY printingBest for Carbon fiber filled PLA and PETG partsBest for Buyers planning a later multicolor upgradeBest for Offline LAN printing without cloud
Overview
The Centauri Carbon 2 is Elegoo's enclosed CoreXY printer with a 256 x 256 x 256 mm build volume, 500 mm/s top speed and 20,000 mm/s² acceleration. It raises the hotend to 350°C with a hardened steel nozzle, lists HEPA plus activated carbon filtration and a 5-inch touchscreen, and can be upgraded to four colors with the separate CANVAS unit.
What it is
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 is an enclosed CoreXY FDM printer with a 256 x 256 x 256 mm build volume. It replaces the original Elegoo Centauri Carbon, which is no longer sold new on Elegoo's US store. This page covers the base printer. Elegoo's US store describes it as "Multicolor Upgrade Ready", with the CANVAS multicolor unit sold separately, and Elegoo also sells a Centauri Carbon 2 Combo that includes CANVAS.
What changed versus the Centauri Carbon
Build volume, top speed and acceleration stay the same: 256 mm cube, 500 mm/s and 20,000 mm/s². The clearest change is the hotend, and Elegoo highlights several other features on the new model:
- Hotend: 350°C with a hardened steel nozzle and a listed 32 mm³/s flow rate, up from 320°C on the original.
- Filtration: a composite HEPA plus coconut shell activated carbon filter, and an auto-controlled smart grille on the chamber.
- Screen: a 5-inch touchscreen. Tom's Hardware also notes the interior is better lit than on the first model.
- Noise: Elegoo lists 45 dB in Silent Mode with the auxiliary part fan off.
The heated bed still tops out at 110°C, and neither model has an active chamber heater.
Key specs that matter
- Motion: CoreXY with dual 4260 stepper motors on a die-cast aluminum frame.
- Calibration: auto leveling, auto Z offset, active vibration compensation and pressure advance calibration, using what Elegoo calls 18 smart sensors.
- Bed: dual-sided flexible plate with a PLA side and a textured PEI side.
- Materials: Elegoo's page mentions PLA, PETG, PC, PET and fiber-reinforced filaments. Tom's Hardware lists PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA and PC.
- Connectivity: Tom's Hardware lists LAN, Wi-Fi and USB flash drive, and notes that the printer does not need cloud access. Elegoo lists ElegooSlicer and the ELEGOO Matrix app for remote monitoring.
- Camera: Elegoo's global product page lists a chamber camera for monitoring.
Who it suits
The Centauri Carbon 2 fits buyers who want an enclosed CoreXY printer for PLA, PETG and fiber-filled filaments at a lower price than most enclosed machines. The hardened nozzle means carbon fiber PLA needs no hardware upgrade. Buyers who want multicolor later can add CANVAS, which keeps the upfront cost down.
What to know before buying
- Price: at the time of writing (October 2026), Elegoo's US store lists the base printer at $349, against a regular price of $359. Promotions on the page can change what you pay, so check the store before buying.
- Multicolor: the base printer prints one filament at a time. CANVAS is a separate purchase.
- No heated chamber: ABS and ASA benefit from the enclosure, but there is no heater to hold a set chamber temperature, which Tom's Hardware lists as a con.
- Plate grip: Tom's Hardware reported that the cold plate was not sticky enough, and that the spool holders do not fit many third-party spools well.
- Warranty: Elegoo lists 12 months on the machine and 6 months on the extruder and printhead kit.
Compared with the Bambu Lab P1S, the Centauri Carbon 2 has the same build volume and acceleration but a hotter 350°C hardened nozzle (the P1S is 300°C stainless) and a 110°C bed. Compared with the Creality K1C, it offers a larger 256 mm cube build volume versus 220 x 220 x 250 mm. For the predecessor match-up, see Centauri Carbon vs Bambu Lab P1S and the best enclosed printers.
Specifications
| Type | FDM |
|---|---|
| Price | $349 |
| Build volume | 256×256×256 mm |
| Max speed | 500 mm/s |
| Multicolor | Yes (CANVAS (optional, sold separately; 4 colors)) |
| Enclosed | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, LAN, USB flash drive |
| Noise | 45 dB |
| Release year | 2026 |
Pros and cons
Pros
- The 350°C hotend with a hardened steel nozzle handles carbon fiber filled filaments without any hardware upgrade.
- CoreXY motion at 500 mm/s and 20,000 mm/s² acceleration keeps print times short on everyday parts.
- A HEPA plus coconut shell activated carbon filter and an auto-controlled smart grille manage fumes and chamber airflow.
- Elegoo lists full auto calibration, including leveling, Z offset, vibration compensation and pressure advance.
- The base printer can be upgraded to four-color printing later by adding the separately sold CANVAS unit.
- Tom's Hardware notes it works without cloud access, using LAN, Wi-Fi or a USB flash drive.
Cons
- There is no active chamber heater, so the enclosure cannot hold a set temperature for demanding materials.
- The base printer prints one filament at a time, and multicolor needs the separate CANVAS purchase.
- Tom's Hardware found the cold plate was not sticky enough for reliable first-layer adhesion.
- Tom's Hardware reported that the spool holders do not fit many third-party spools well.
- The extruder and printhead kit carry a 6-month warranty, shorter than the 12 months on the machine.
- The 110°C bed limit is unchanged from the original Centauri Carbon, so bed temperature headroom did not improve.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Centauri Carbon and Centauri Carbon 2?
Both have a 256 mm cube build volume, 500 mm/s top speed and 20,000 mm/s² acceleration. The main confirmed change is the hotend, which rises from 320°C to 350°C with a hardened steel nozzle. Elegoo also lists HEPA plus activated carbon filtration, an auto-controlled grille and a 5-inch touchscreen on the new model.
Does the Centauri Carbon 2 include CANVAS?
Not the base printer. Elegoo's US store lists it as multicolor upgrade ready with CANVAS sold separately. Elegoo also sells a Centauri Carbon 2 Combo that includes CANVAS for four-color printing.
Can the Centauri Carbon 2 print carbon fiber filament?
Yes. It ships with a 350°C hardened steel nozzle, and Elegoo's page mentions fiber-reinforced filaments. No nozzle swap is needed for carbon fiber PLA.
Does the Centauri Carbon 2 have a heated chamber?
No. It is fully enclosed with an automatic grille and filtration, but it has no active chamber heater. Tom's Hardware lists this as a con for high-temperature materials.
Does it need the cloud to print?
No. Tom's Hardware notes that it needs no cloud access and lists LAN, Wi-Fi and USB flash drive printing. Elegoo also offers the ELEGOO Matrix app for remote monitoring.
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Verdict
Buy the Centauri Carbon 2 if you want an affordable enclosed CoreXY printer with a 350°C hardened nozzle and the option to add four colors later. Look elsewhere if you need a heated chamber for PA or PC, or want multicolor in the box without a separate purchase.
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