Compare Bambu Lab P1P vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
In this technical comparison between the Bambu Lab P1P 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 $499 and ~$299.00 - $349.00 USD.
| Specifications |
Bambu Lab P1P |
Elegoo Centauri Carbon |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | November 2022 | February 2025 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 256× 256× 256 mm | 256× 256× 256 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 500 mm/s | Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s² | Max Speed: 500 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.08 mm – 0.28 mm (Standard). | 0.1 - 0.4 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Stainless Steel Direct Drive 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); All-in-one hotend design. Easy to upgrade to Hardened Steel for abrasive filaments | 0.4 mm "Unicorn" style (Brass with Hardened Steel tip, >60HRC) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | Max 100°C; Includes a Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate | 110 °C; Double-sided Magnetic Plate (Side A: Textured PEI / Side B: PLA-Specific "Cold" Surface) |
| Leveling System | Fully Automatic Bed Leveling (ABL) with vibration compensation and pressure advance | Fully Automatic 121-point Calibration with 4 Pressure Sensors (No manual knobs) |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | Ideal for PLA, PETG, TPU, and PVA. (Can print ABS/ASA/PC only if you add an enclosure) | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, and Carbon/Glass Fiber reinforced filaments |
| Smart Sensors | Filament run-out sensor, Power loss recovery, and Fan speed feedback | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, and Clog/Tangle Detection |
| Air Management | Open-frame by default. No carbon filter or chamber fan (though these can be added as upgrades). | Fully Enclosed; Internal Temperature Regulator Fan + Nano-Mineral Crystal Filter (Odour/VOC filtration) |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bambu-Bus (for AMS), Micro SD Card | Wi-Fi (2.4G/5G), USB Drive (8GB Internal EMMC storage) |
| Camera & AI | Includes a Low Frame Rate Camera (1280 x 720 / 0.5fps). No AI detection. | Built-in 720p HD Camera (Real-time monitoring, AI failure detection, and Timelapses) |
| Remote Mgmt | Fully compatible with Bambu Handy and Bambu Studio. | Elegoo OS (Klipper-based), Wi-Fi Remote Printing, OTA Firmware updates |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 2.7-inch 192x64 screen with a physical button pad (No touchscreen) | 4.3-inch Full-Color Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | Bambu Studio (Native), OrcaSlicer. | Elegoo Slicer (Recommended), OrcaSlicer, Cura |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 386× 389× 458 mm | Net Weight: 9.65 kg (Lighter than P1S due to lack of panels/glass) | 398× 404× 490 mm; Net Weight: 17.5 kg |
| Power & Noise | 1000W @ 220V / 350W @ 110V. Noise is roughly 50–55 dB | 1100W Max (at 220V for rapid AC bed heating); Silent Drive Steppers (<50 dB) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | P1P Printer, Textured PEI Plate, 1x Spare Nozzle, 2x Nozzle Wiping Pads, Unclogging Pin, and 250g Sample Filament. | Printer, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, Silicone Cleaning Brush, Waste Purge Bin, 200g Sample Filament, USB Drive |
| Price | $499 | ~$299.00 - $349.00 USD |
| Full Details | Lab P1P - Full Specifications | Centauri Carbon - Full Specifications |