Elegoo Centauri Carbon vs Prusa Research Mini+
Full 2026 comparison: side-by-side specs and data-driven verdict.
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| Specifications | Elegoo Centauri Carbon €349 | Prusa Research Mini+ €419 |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 256³ mm 🏆 | 180³ mm |
| Weight | 16 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 500 mm/s 🏆 | 200 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² 🏆 | 2,500 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 320 °C 🏆 | 280 °C |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | brass |
| Drive type | direct | bowden |
| Flow rate | 32 mm³/s 🏆 | — |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 110 °C 🏆 | 100 °C |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | auto mesh + strain gauge | auto mesh |
| Enclosed | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | No |
| AMS type | — | — |
| AMS slots | — | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes (720p) | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | No |
| Flow calibration | Yes | No |
| Input shaping | Yes | No |
| Pressure advance | Yes | No |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Elegoo Slicer (OrcaSlicer fork) | PrusaSlicer |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 400 W | 240 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (500 mm/s vs 200 mm/s).
- On price, Elegoo Centauri Carbon is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Elegoo Centauri Carbon or Prusa Research Mini+?
- 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.