Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 0/5
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo vs Flashforge Adventurer 5M
- The Flashforge Adventurer 5M wins, 8.6 vs 8 out of 10.
- Centauri Carbon 2 Combo prints 1.6× the volume (256³ ÷ 220³ = 1.58) for more money.
- Adventurer 5M is faster, 600 vs 500 mm/s.
- Pick the Adventurer 5M if your prints fit in 22 cm.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Flashforge Adventurer 5M
- Speed
- 600 mm/s
- Score
- 8.6/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the Adventurer 5M.
8.6/10 vs Centauri Carbon 2 Combo's 8/10, and it wins 2 of 5 categories. The best value enclosed printer on the market. Enclosure, HEPA, and speed at this price is hard to argue with. The Pro adds a camera and some upgrades at a higher price; most users don't need it.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Centauri Carbon 2 ComboElegoo · FDM
vsAdventurer 5MFlashforge · FDM
| Centauri Carbon 2 Combo | Spec | Adventurer 5M |
|---|---|---|
| 16.8 L (wins) | Build volume | 10.6 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.08 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm (wins) |
| 19.35 kg | Weight | 11 kg |
Features
| Centauri Carbon 2 Combo | Feature | Adventurer 5M |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Enclosed CoreXY | No |
| Yes | 4-color Canvas multi-color system | No |
| Yes | 350C hardened steel nozzle | No |
| Yes | RFID filament detection | No |
| Yes | Auto filament loading & tangle detection | No |
| Yes | 5-inch touchscreen | No |
| No | Enclosed | Yes |
| No | Auto leveling | Yes |
| No | Quick-swap nozzle | Yes |
| No | 600mm/s speed | Yes |
| No | HEPA filter | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Centauri Carbon 2 Combo | Spec | Adventurer 5M |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 9 |
| 7 | Beginner Friendliness | 9 (wins) |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 8 | Speed | 9 (wins) |
| 8 | Reliability | 8 |
| 8 | Overall | 8.6 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 220 × 220 × 220 mm
What owners say
Best 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+Enclosed printer under $300 with HEPA? Flashforge is pricing this thing to sell.
Adventurer 5M owner, r/3DprintingMy go-to recommendation for families. Kids safe, fumes managed, prints great.
Adventurer 5M owner, Teaching Tech (YouTube)
Pros & Cons
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
Adventurer 5M
- +Enclosed with HEPA filter: cheaper than the Pro version with the same key features
- +Toolless nozzle swap takes 30 seconds: pull the module out, snap the new one in
- +600mm/s inside an enclosure is faster than most open-frame budget machines
- −220mm cube is smaller than open-frame rivals at this price
- −Proprietary nozzle modules: you can't use standard 0.4mm nozzles
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 Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo better than the Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
By the numbers, the Flashforge Adventurer 5M scores higher (8.6/10). 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, Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo or Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
The Flashforge Adventurer 5M is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 7/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo worth paying more for over the Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
The Flashforge Adventurer 5M actually scores higher (8.6/10) despite costing less. The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo only makes sense if you specifically need multi-color.
What's the main difference between Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo and Flashforge Adventurer 5M?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 220x220x220mm) and print speed (500 vs 600 mm/s). The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo is best for multi-color; the Flashforge Adventurer 5M targets enclosed.