Bambu Lab P1S
- Price
- $449
- Score
- 9/10
- Wins
- 4/5
Bambu Lab P1S vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
- The Bambu Lab P1S wins, 9 vs 8 out of 10.
- Same build volume (256³ mm), same $449 price, same 500 mm/s.
- The full comparison breaks the tie.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
- Price
- $449
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 1/5
The verdict
Buy the P1S.
9/10 vs Centauri Carbon 2 Combo's 8/10, and it wins 4 of 5 categories. Buy this if you print ABS, ASA, or anything that smells or warps in open air. The enclosure and filtration aren't optional extras, they're the whole point. If you only print PLA, save $50 and get the A1 Combo.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
P1SBambu Lab · FDM
vsCentauri Carbon 2 ComboElegoo · FDM
| P1S | Spec | Centauri Carbon 2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| $449 | Price | $449 |
| 16.8 L | Build volume | 16.8 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.08 mm |
| 14.13 kg | Weight | 19.35 kg |
Features
| P1S | Feature | Centauri Carbon 2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Enclosed | No |
| Yes | Multi-material (AMS) | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Camera | No |
| Yes | HEPA filter | No |
| Yes | Active chamber heating | No |
| No | Enclosed CoreXY | Yes |
| No | 4-color Canvas multi-color system | Yes |
| No | 350C hardened steel nozzle | Yes |
| No | RFID filament detection | Yes |
| No | Auto filament loading & tangle detection | Yes |
| No | 5-inch touchscreen | Yes |
Value math
$449 ÷ 16.8 L and $449 ÷ 16.8 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| P1S | Spec | Centauri Carbon 2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| $26.76 | $ per liter | $26.76 |
| $0.90 | $ per mm/s | $0.90 |
Scores out of 10
| P1S | Spec | Centauri Carbon 2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 9 (wins) |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 7 |
| 10 (wins) | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 8 |
| 10 (wins) | Reliability | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Overall | 8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
What owners say
The P1S is the printer I tell people to buy when they say 'I want something that just works.'
P1S owner, r/3DprintingRefreshing a best seller. The P1S is the strong choice for anyone wanting to print ABS without headaches.
P1S owner, Tom's HardwareBest sub-$500 multicolor 3D printer in 2026. The value proposition is insane.
Centauri Carbon 2 Combo owner, 3D Printed DecorUltra accessible multicolor printing. CANVAS completed 31 out of 34 jobs on first attempt.
Centauri Carbon 2 Combo owner, VoxelMattersI'm an idiot, and even I was able to make a cool Fallout action figure with this printer.
Centauri Carbon 2 Combo owner, GamesRadar+
Pros & Cons
P1S
- +HEPA filter actually handles ABS fumes, not just PLA smell
- +CoreXY at 500mm/s inside an enclosed chamber
- +Reliability track record is as good as anything at this price
- −$449 without AMS, which adds another $100-150 on top
- −Enclosure lid has to come off to reach prints mid-job
Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
- +First enclosed multi-color CoreXY under $500
- +91% first-attempt success rate on multi-color jobs
- +RFID reads filament type automatically, no manual input
- −Spool holders are finicky
- −Loading routine doesn't get hot enough for high-temp filaments
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 P1S better than the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P1S scores higher (9/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo may be the smarter buy if you need multi-color.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab P1S or Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo?
The Bambu Lab P1S is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 7/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Which is the better value, Bambu Lab P1S or Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo?
Same price ($449), so it comes down to features. The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo edges ahead on value score.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab P1S and Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 256x256x256mm) and print speed (500 vs 500 mm/s). The Bambu Lab P1S is best for engineering; the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo targets multi-color.