Bambu Lab X2D
- Price
- $649
- Score
- 8.8/10
- Wins
- 3/5
Bambu Lab X2D vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
- The Bambu Lab X2D wins, 8.8 vs 8.2 out of 10.
- Near-same build volume (256×256×260 vs 256³ mm, 1.02×).
- The X2D is faster (600 ÷ 500 = 1.2×) for $350 ($649 − $299) more.
- Pick the Centauri Carbon unless print time is your bottleneck.
Specs and US prices 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 X2D.
Elegoo Centauri Carbon
- Price
- $299
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the X2D.
8.8/10 vs Centauri Carbon's 8.2/10, and it wins 3 of 5 categories. At $649 the X2D kills the gap that used to exist between the P2S and the H2D. For $100 more than a P2S you get dual nozzles, active chamber heating, and a servo extruder with flow sensing. The $899 Combo is the sweet spot for serious hobbyists. Most aggressively priced printer launch of 2026.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
X2DBambu Lab · FDM
vsCentauri CarbonElegoo · FDM
| X2D | Spec | Centauri Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| $649 | Price | $299 (wins) |
| 17.0 L (wins) | Build volume | 16.8 L |
| 600 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.1 mm |
| 22 kg | Weight | 17.5 kg |
Features
| X2D | Feature | Centauri Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Dual extruder (direct drive + bowden) | No |
| Yes | 65C actively heated chamber | No |
| Yes | 300C hotend with servo extruder and real-time flow sensing | No |
| Yes | Optional Vision Encoder (50-micron motion accuracy) | No |
| Yes | 31 sensors monitoring feed path, thermals, and safety | No |
| Yes | AI camera with failure detection | No |
| Yes | AMS 2 Pro compatible | No |
| Yes | Stainless steel linear rails | No |
| Yes | 3-stage air filtration (G3 + H12 HEPA + activated carbon) | No |
| Yes | Sub-50dB noise level | 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 |
Value math
$649 ÷ 17.0 L and $299 ÷ 16.8 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| X2D | Spec | Centauri Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| $38.09 | $ per liter | $17.82 (wins) |
| $1.08 | $ per mm/s | $0.60 (wins) |
Scores out of 10
| X2D | Spec | Centauri Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 10 (wins) |
| 7 | Beginner Friendliness | 8 (wins) |
| 10 (wins) | Print Quality | 8 |
| 10 (wins) | Speed | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Reliability | 7 |
| 8.8 (wins) | Overall | 8.2 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 260 mm
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
What owners say
Exceptional print quality, material compatibility, and all at a superb price.
X2D owner, TechRadarImproving a fan favorite. The X2D delivers where it counts.
X2D owner, Tom's HardwareThere'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 under $300.
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
X2D
- +Dual nozzle at $649, a third of what the H2D costs
- +65C heated chamber handles any engineering material you'll realistically use
- +31 sensors and a servo extruder with real-time flow compensation
- −Same build volume as the P2S, not the H2D's bigger 325mm
- −Dual-extrusion mode shrinks the usable X to around 235.5mm
Centauri Carbon
- +Enclosed CoreXY at $299. 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 X2D better than the Elegoo Centauri Carbon?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab X2D scores higher (8.8/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Elegoo Centauri Carbon may be the smarter buy if you need budget.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab X2D or Elegoo Centauri Carbon?
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 7/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Bambu Lab X2D worth $350 more than the Elegoo Centauri Carbon?
The Bambu Lab X2D scores higher overall (8.8/10 vs 8.2/10). The extra $350 gets you dual nozzle at $649, a third of what the h2d costs.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab X2D and Elegoo Centauri Carbon?
Build volume (256x256x260mm vs 256x256x256mm) and print speed (600 vs 500 mm/s). The Bambu Lab X2D is best for professional; the Elegoo Centauri Carbon targets budget.