Compare Bambu Lab A1 vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
In this technical comparison between the Bambu Lab A1 and the Elegoo Centauri Carbon, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two 3D Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Currently ~$339 (Printer only) / ~$489 (Combo with AMS Lite). and ~$299.00 - $349.00 USD.
| Specifications |
Bambu Lab A1 |
Elegoo Centauri Carbon |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | December 2023 | February 2025 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 256× 256× 256 mm | 256× 256× 256 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 500 mm/s | Max Acceleration: 10,000 mm/s² | Max Speed: 500 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.08 mm – 0.28 mm (Standard range). | 0.1 - 0.4 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | All-metal Direct Drive with Hardened Steel gears | Hardened Steel Dual-Gear Direct Extruder (5.2:1 Reduction Ratio) |
| Hotend Max Temp | Up to 300°C | 320 °C (60W Ceramic Heater with all-metal heatbreak) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm Stainless Steel (Standard); Quick-Swap design (one-clip mechanism). Optional 0.2, 0.6, and 0.8 mm nozzles available | 0.4 mm "Unicorn" style (Brass with Hardened Steel tip, >60HRC) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | Max 100°C; Textured PEI Plate included | 110 °C; Double-sided Magnetic Plate (Side A: Textured PEI / Side B: PLA-Specific "Cold" Surface) |
| Leveling System | Full-Auto Calibration (handles Z-offset, bed leveling, vibration resonance, and nozzle pressure automatically before every print) | Fully Automatic 121-point Calibration with 4 Pressure Sensors (No manual knobs) |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | Ideal for PLA, PETG, TPU, and PVA. Not recommended for ABS/ASA/PC without an enclosure. | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, and Carbon/Glass Fiber reinforced filaments |
| Smart Sensors | Filament run-out, Filament tangle sensor, Power loss recovery, and Active flow rate compensation (pressure sensor) | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, and Clog/Tangle Detection |
| Air Management | Open-frame; no built-in filtration | Fully Enclosed; Internal Temperature Regulator Fan + Nano-Mineral Crystal Filter (Odour/VOC filtration) |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, Bambu-Bus (for AMS Lite), Micro SD Card | Wi-Fi (2.4G/5G), USB Drive (8GB Internal EMMC storage) |
| Camera & AI | Includes a Low Frame Rate Camera (1080p) for monitoring and timelapses; Includes a physical privacy cover | Built-in 720p HD Camera (Real-time monitoring, AI failure detection, and Timelapses) |
| Remote Mgmt | Fully integrated with Bambu Handy (Mobile) and Bambu Studio (PC/Mac) | Elegoo OS (Klipper-based), Wi-Fi Remote Printing, OTA Firmware updates |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 3.5-inch IPS Color Touchscreen | 4.3-inch Full-Color Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | Bambu Studio (Native), OrcaSlicer, and standard G-code support for Cura/PrusaSlicer. | Elegoo Slicer (Recommended), OrcaSlicer, Cura |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 385× 410× 430 mm | Net Weight: 8.3 kg. | 398× 404× 490 mm; Net Weight: 17.5 kg |
| Power & Noise | Max 1300W @ 220V / 350W @ 110V; Features Active Motor Noise Canceling (under 48 dB) | 1100W Max (at 220V for rapid AC bed heating); Silent Drive Steppers (<50 dB) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | A1 Printer, Spool Holder, Purge Wiper, Build Plate, PTFE Tube, Accessory Box, and 20g sample filament | Printer, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, Silicone Cleaning Brush, Waste Purge Bin, 200g Sample Filament, USB Drive |
| Price | Currently ~$339 (Printer only) / ~$489 (Combo with AMS Lite). | ~$299.00 - $349.00 USD |
| Full Details | Lab A1 - Full Specifications | Centauri Carbon - Full Specifications |