Bambu Lab A1 Mini vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Full 2026 comparison: side-by-side specs and data-driven verdict.
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| Specifications | Bambu Lab A1 Mini €299 | Elegoo Centauri Carbon €349 |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 180³ mm | 256³ mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 5.5 kg | 16 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 10,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² 🏆 |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C | 320 °C 🏆 |
| Nozzle material | stainless steel | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 28 mm³/s | 32 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 80 °C | 110 °C 🏆 |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | load cell + auto mesh | auto mesh + strain gauge |
| Enclosed | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes 🏆 | No |
| AMS type | lite | — |
| AMS slots | 4 🏆 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| Camera | Yes (1080p) | Yes (720p) |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Flow calibration | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Bambu Studio | Elegoo Slicer (OrcaSlicer fork) |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | 48 dB 🏆 | — |
| Power | 150 W 🏆 | 400 W |
Verdict
- On price, Bambu Lab A1 Mini is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Bambu Lab A1 Mini or Elegoo Centauri Carbon?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Elegoo Centauri Carbon with 256³ mm.