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Bambu Lab P2SvsElegoo Centauri Carbon 2

Cross-ecosystem comparison: These printers use different software ecosystems. Accessories, filament profiles, and community support are not interchangeable between brands. Consider the total ecosystem cost, not just the printer price.
Bambu Lab P2S
Buy/Wait:Buy

Just released โ€” full support runway ahead

Best for: Serious makers and prosumers who need enclosed printing for ABS, ASA, PA, PA-CF, and PC โ€” and want Bambu's plug-and-play experience at a prosumer price.

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Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
Buy/Wait:Buy

First-generation product โ€” recently released, still early days

Best for: Elegoo users and budget-conscious makers who want multicolor FDM from a brand known for resin printers โ€” or those looking for a capable CoreXY with high-temperature nozzle capability at $419.

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Bambu Lab P2SElegoo Centauri Carbon 2
TierProsumerProsumer
MotionCoreXYCoreXY
Build Volume256 ร— 256 ร— 256 mm256 ร— 256 ร— 256 mm
Max Speed600 mm/s500 mm/s
Multicolorโœ… 4 slotsโœ… 4 slots
Enclosureโœ…โŒ
Auto Calibrationโœ…โœ…
Open SourceโŒโŒ
Upgrade Kitโ€”โ€”
MaterialsPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PCPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU
ReleasedOct 14, 2025Jan 26, 2026
Cycle length~832 daysโ€”
Cycle adviceBuyBuy
Deals adviceCautionCaution
Next modelP3S or next prosumer model (Expected late 2027)โ€”

Why buy each?

Bambu Lab P2S

Improved chamber temperature control

The P2S enclosure maintains a more consistent chamber temperature over the P1S, reducing warping on long ABS and PA prints.

Full material compatibility

PLA through PC โ€” the P2S handles the entire engineering filament spectrum with reliable results.

Bambu's best-selling form factor

The P-series CoreXY enclosure design strikes the best balance of price, speed, and material capability in Bambu's lineup.

Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2

Elegoo's first multicolor FDM

The Centauri Carbon 2 marks Elegoo's entry into multicolor FDM printing โ€” bringing the brand's value-focused approach to a segment dominated by Bambu and Anycubic.

350ยฐC nozzle for engineering filaments

The high-temperature nozzle enables printing of PA, PA-CF, and PC on an open-frame CoreXY โ€” a notable differentiator at this price point.

CANVAS 4-color multicolor system

Elegoo's proprietary CANVAS system provides 4-color filament switching at a competitive all-in price of $419.