Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
$449
Elegoo · FDM
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
Centauri Carbon with 4-color Canvas printing added. Enclosed CoreXY, multi-color, $449. Nothing else matches it at this price.
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How It Scores
Pros
- +First enclosed multi-color CoreXY under $500
- +91% first-attempt success rate on multi-color jobs
- +RFID reads filament type automatically, no manual input
- +TPU prints without complaints
Cons
- −Spool holders are finicky
- −Loading routine doesn't get hot enough for high-temp filaments
- −Build plate grip is mediocre
- −Canvas software works but looks like it was designed fast
What Owners Say
“Best sub-$500 multicolor 3D printer in 2026. The value proposition is insane.”
— 3D Printed Decor
“Ultra accessible multicolor printing. CANVAS completed 31 out of 34 jobs on first attempt.”
— VoxelMatters
“I'm an idiot, and even I was able to make a cool Fallout action figure with this printer.”
— GamesRadar+
Specs
| Build Volume | 256 x 256 x 256 mm |
| Layer Resolution | 0.08mm - 0.4mm |
| Max Print Speed | 500 mm/s |
| Weight | 19.35 kg |
| Type | FDM (Filament) |
| Features | Enclosed CoreXY, 4-color Canvas multi-color system, 350C hardened steel nozzle, RFID filament detection, Auto filament loading & tangle detection, 5-inch touchscreen |
Verdict
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.
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