Bambu Lab H2D
- Speed
- 600 mm/s
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 3/5
Bambu Lab H2D vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
- Tied at 8.2 out of 10.
- H2D prints 2.0× the volume (325×320×325 ÷ 256³ = 2.01) for more money.
- H2D is faster, 600 vs 500 mm/s.
- Pick the Centauri Carbon if your prints fit in 25.6 cm.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
This page compares the original Elegoo Centauri Carbon. Looking for the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo? See Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo vs Bambu Lab H2D.
Elegoo Centauri Carbon
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Tied at 8.2/10. Buy the Centauri Carbon, the cheaper one.
Best value in 3D printing right now, full stop. Firmware is rough around the edges but nothing that kills the deal. If this is your budget, buy it.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
H2DBambu Lab · FDM
vsCentauri CarbonElegoo · FDM
| H2D | Spec | Centauri Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| 33.8 L (wins) | Build volume | 16.8 L |
| 600 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.08 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.1 mm |
| 31 kg | Weight | 17.5 kg |
Features
| H2D | Feature | Centauri Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Dual hardened steel nozzles | No |
| Yes | 65C actively heated chamber | No |
| Yes | 350C hotend temperature | No |
| Yes | 50um vision encoder accuracy | No |
| Yes | Optional 10W/40W laser module | No |
| Yes | AI nozzle camera failure detection | No |
| No | Enclosed CoreXY | Yes |
| No | Auto bed leveling (4 pressure sensors) | Yes |
| No | Chamber camera monitoring | Yes |
| No | 320C all-metal hotend | Yes |
| No | Pre-assembled and calibrated | Yes |
| No | Steel + aluminum + glass enclosure | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| H2D | Spec | Centauri Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Value | 10 (wins) |
| 5 | Beginner Friendliness | 8 (wins) |
| 10 (wins) | Print Quality | 8 |
| 10 (wins) | Speed | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Reliability | 7 |
| 8.2 | Overall | 8.2 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 325 × 320 × 325 mm
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
What owners say
Beyond impressed. Wicked fast, quiet, and the build quality is crazy impressive after 3000+ hours on other Bambu printers.
H2D owner, Bambu Lab Community ForumFor elite crafters. The H2D redefines what a desktop printer can do.
H2D owner, Tom's HardwareThe dual-nozzle system cuts print times by a factor of two. The speed increase is amazing.
H2D owner, r/BambuLabThere's no reason to buy anything else at this price. It would be excellent at twice the cost.
Centauri Carbon owner, How-To GeekFinally an affordable CoreXY. The Centauri Carbon changes what you should expect for [this price].
Centauri Carbon owner, Tom's HardwareBuy two of these instead of one fancier printer at twice the price. Seriously.
Centauri Carbon owner, r/3Dprinting
Pros & Cons
H2D
- +325x320x325mm, Bambu's biggest build volume
- +Dual nozzles cut support-material waste dramatically
- +65C chamber heating: any engineering filament, no drama
- −Expensive at base, and far more if you want the full laser combo
- −31kg; this thing isn't moving desks often
Centauri Carbon
- +Enclosed CoreXY at this price. Yes, really.
- +PLA, PETG, ABS: all print well out of the box
- +Pre-assembled, printing within minutes of opening the box
- −Firmware needs attention after unboxing
- −Heat creep shows up on long prints above 270C
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bambu Lab H2D better than the Elegoo Centauri Carbon?
They tie at 8.2/10. The Bambu Lab H2D suits professional and large-prints, while the Elegoo Centauri Carbon is aimed at budget and enclosed.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab H2D or Elegoo Centauri Carbon?
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 5/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Bambu Lab H2D worth paying more for over the Elegoo Centauri Carbon?
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon actually scores higher (8.2/10) despite costing less. The Bambu Lab H2D only makes sense if you specifically need professional.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab H2D and Elegoo Centauri Carbon?
Build volume (325x320x325mm vs 256x256x256mm) and print speed (600 vs 500 mm/s). The Bambu Lab H2D is best for professional; the Elegoo Centauri Carbon targets budget.