The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 is one of the cheapest enclosed CoreXY printers you can buy. That makes it interesting for anyone who wants to print tougher materials without paying for a premium brand.
About this guide: Specs and price come from Elegoo’s official EU store. Checked in October 2026. “Check price” links go to the official store and may be affiliate links, which never changes the advice.
Key specs
| Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Enclosed CoreXY |
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm |
| Max speed | 500 mm/s |
| Max nozzle / bed temperature | 350 °C / 110 °C |
| Multicolor | Upgrade ready with the Canvas system (sold separately) |
| Price at the time of writing | €349 in Elegoo’s EU store |
Who is it for?
- People who want an enclosed printer for PETG, ABS and ASA on a tight budget.
- Makers who may want multicolor later, without buying a new printer.
Downsides
- The Canvas multicolor unit costs extra.
- Elegoo’s software and model library ecosystem is smaller than Bambu Lab’s.
- Compare it with the Bambu Lab P2S and Anycubic Kobra S1 in our compare tool.