Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 2/5
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo vs Kingroon KLP1
- The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo wins, 8 vs 7.6 out of 10.
- Centauri Carbon 2 Combo prints 2.1× the volume (256³ ÷ 200³ = 2.10) for more money.
- Same 500 mm/s top speed.
- Pick the KLP1 if your prints fit in 20 cm.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Kingroon KLP1Discontinued
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 7.6/10
- Wins
- 0/5
Discontinued. Replaced by the Bambu Lab A1.
The verdict
Buy the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo.
8/10 vs KLP1's 7.6/10, and it wins 2 of 5 categories. Best sub-$500 multi-color printer in 2026. Quirks exist but none are deal-breakers. Enclosed CoreXY plus 4-color at this number has no real competition.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Centauri Carbon 2 ComboElegoo · FDM
vsKLP1Kingroon · FDM
| Centauri Carbon 2 Combo | Spec | KLP1 |
|---|---|---|
| 16.8 L (wins) | Build volume | 8.0 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.08 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm (wins) |
| 19.35 kg | Weight | 8.5 kg |
Features
| Centauri Carbon 2 Combo | Feature | KLP1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Linear rails | Yes |
| No | CoreXY | Yes |
| No | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| No | Klipper firmware | Yes |
| No | WiFi | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Centauri Carbon 2 Combo | Spec | KLP1 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 9 |
| 7 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 8 | Speed | 8 |
| 8 (wins) | Reliability | 7 |
| 8 (wins) | Overall | 7.6 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 200 × 200 × 200 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 CoreXY with linear rails [...]. Kingroon is building something special here.
KLP1 owner, r/3DprintingAfter tuning, the KLP1 produces prints that rival machines twice the price.
KLP1 owner, r/klippers
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
KLP1
- +Enclosed CoreXY with linear rails and Klipper at this price: this combination normally costs $400+
- +Compact enough to fit on a shelf while still being fully enclosed
- +Klipper access means you can tune everything from macros to pressure advance
- −200mm cube is the real limitation: larger parts need splitting
- −Kingroon's community is thin: if something breaks, you're mostly solving it from Klipper docs and Reddit
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 Kingroon KLP1?
By the numbers, the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo scores higher (8/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Kingroon KLP1 may be the smarter buy if you need enclosed.
Which is better for beginners, Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo or Kingroon KLP1?
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo is more beginner-friendly (7/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo worth paying more for over the Kingroon KLP1?
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo scores higher overall (8/10 vs 7.6/10). The extra money gets you first enclosed multi-color corexy under $500.
What's the main difference between Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo and Kingroon KLP1?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 200x200x200mm) and print speed (500 vs 500 mm/s). The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo is best for multi-color; the Kingroon KLP1 targets enclosed.