Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 vs Bambu Lab P2S
Two of the enclosed 3d printers in our best enclosed 3d printers: bambu h2, prusa core one+, creality k2, kobra s1 max comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 | Bambu Lab P2S | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build volumeWidth × depth × height from the maker's spec table, in liters. For dual-nozzle Bambu H2 models we use the single-nozzle volume. | 16.8 L | 16.8 L | 25% |
| Max nozzle temperature300 °C covers PETG, ABS and ASA. 320–350 °C opens up PC, PPA and PPS blends. | 350 °C | 300 °C | 20% |
| Active chamber heatingYes when the maker lists a chamber heater, not just an enclosure that traps bed heat. | No | No | 15% |
| Multi-color system offeredYes when the maker sells or builds in a multi-filament system for this printer (AMS, CFS, ACE, MMU, CANVAS or toolheads). | Yes | Yes | 15% |
| Max accelerationTop speed figures are similar across brands; acceleration decides how fast real parts with corners print. Prusa doesn't publish it, so its models get the category median. | 20000 mm/s² | 20000 mm/s² | 15% |
| Built-in camera listedYes when a camera ships built in. Optional add-ons count as No. | No | Yes | 10% |
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm | 256 × 256 × 256 mm | info |
| Max nozzle temp | 350 °C hardened steel | 300 °C, hardened steel | info |
| Max bed temp | 110 °C | 110 °C | info |
| Chamber | Enclosed with an auto-controlled smart grille (no heater listed) | Not listed | info |
| Max speed / acceleration | 500 mm/s / 20,000 mm/s² | 600 mm/s / 20,000 mm/s² | info |
| Max flow | 32 mm³/s | 40 mm³/s | info |
| Multicolor | CANVAS upgrade, sold separately | Not listed | info |
| Filtration | Not listed | Activated carbon VOC + particulate | info |
| Camera | Not listed | 1080p 30 fps | info |
| Net weight | Not listed | 14.9 kg | info |
| LayerPick score | 4.7/10 | 4.3/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
Better published figure on: Max nozzle temperature.
What we like
- 350 °C nozzle
- Multicolor upgrade path
Watch out for
- No chamber heater listed
- Camera not listed
Bambu Lab P2S
Better published figure on: Built-in camera listed.
What we like
- Half the weight of the H2 series
- Filtration built in
Watch out for
- No chamber heater listed
- 300 °C nozzle limit
Verdict
Same 256 mm cube and 20,000 mm/s². Elegoo's nozzle reaches 350 °C vs 300 °C; Bambu lists a 1080p camera and carbon filtration.
- Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2: Elegoo: Centauri Carbon 2
- Bambu Lab P2S: Bambu Lab: P2S specs