Elegoo Centauri Carbon
$299
Elegoo · FDM
Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Enclosed, pre-assembled CoreXY for $299. It disrupted the budget market the moment it launched.
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How It Scores
Pros
- +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
- +Carbon-fiber-infused materials are a go
Cons
- −Firmware needs attention after unboxing
- −Heat creep shows up on long prints above 270C
- −Elegoo's ecosystem is years behind Bambu's
- −17.5kg for a 256mm build volume is heavy
What Owners Say
“There's no reason to buy anything else at this price. It would be excellent at twice the cost.”
— How-To Geek
“Finally an affordable CoreXY. The Centauri Carbon changes what you should expect for under $300.”
— Tom's Hardware
“Buy two of these instead of one fancier printer at twice the price. Seriously.”
— r/3Dprinting
Specs
| Build Volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm |
| Layer Resolution | 0.1mm - 0.4mm |
| Max Print Speed | 500 mm/s |
| Weight | 17.5 kg |
| Type | FDM (Filament) |
| Features | Enclosed CoreXY, Auto bed leveling (4 pressure sensors), Chamber camera monitoring, 320C all-metal hotend, Pre-assembled and calibrated, Steel + aluminum + glass enclosure |
Verdict
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.
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