Elegoo Centauri Carbon vs QIDI Tech Q1 Pro
Full 2026 comparison: side-by-side specs and data-driven verdict.
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| Specifications | Elegoo Centauri Carbon €349 | QIDI Tech Q1 Pro €449 |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 256³ mm 🏆 | 245×245×240 mm |
| Weight | 16 kg | 17 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s 🏆 |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 320 °C | 350 °C 🏆 |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 32 mm³/s | 35 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 110 °C | 120 °C 🏆 |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | auto mesh + strain gauge | auto mesh + strain gauge |
| Enclosed | Yes | Yes |
| Heated chamber | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | No |
| AMS type | — | — |
| AMS slots | — | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes (720p) | Yes (1080p) |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Flow calibration | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Elegoo Slicer (OrcaSlicer fork) | Qidi Studio (OrcaSlicer fork) |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | 65 dB 🏆 |
| Power | 400 W 🏆 | 650 W |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the QIDI Tech Q1 Pro wins.
- On price, Elegoo Centauri Carbon is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Elegoo Centauri Carbon or QIDI Tech Q1 Pro?
- 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.