Compare Bambu Lab P1S vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
In this technical comparison between the Bambu Lab P1S 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 $599 and ~$299.00 - $349.00 USD.
| Specifications |
Bambu Lab P1S |
Elegoo Centauri Carbon |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | July 2023 | 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 (Up to 0.05 mm with 0.2 mm nozzle). | 0.1 - 0.4 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Stainless Steel Direct Drive (Hardened steel gears available as an upgrade). | 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. Compatible with Hardened Steel nozzles for abrasive filaments | 0.4 mm "Unicorn" style (Brass with Hardened Steel tip, >60HRC) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | Max 100°C; Comes with 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 calibration | Fully Automatic 121-point Calibration with 4 Pressure Sensors (No manual knobs) |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET, ABS, ASA (Ideal due to enclosure). PA and PC are "capable" but may require hardened components. | 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 | Fully Enclosed (Plastic/Glass) with an Activated Carbon Filter and a 3-fan cooling system (Chamber, Auxiliary, and Control Board) | 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) for monitoring and timelapses. Note: No AI spaghetti detection. | Built-in 720p HD Camera (Real-time monitoring, AI failure detection, and Timelapses) |
| Remote Mgmt | Bambu Handy app and Bambu Studio (PC/Mac). Supports LAN-only mode for privacy. | Elegoo OS (Klipper-based), Wi-Fi Remote Printing, OTA Firmware updates |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 2.7-inch 192x64 Screen with a physical d-pad/button controller (not a touchscreen) | 4.3-inch Full-Color Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | Bambu Studio (Native), OrcaSlicer. | Elegoo Slicer (Recommended), OrcaSlicer, Cura |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 389× 389× 458 mm | Net Weight: 12.95 kg | 398× 404× 490 mm; Net Weight: 17.5 kg |
| Power & Noise | 1000W @ 220V / 350W @ 110V. Noise levels are roughly 50 dB in standard mode. | 1100W Max (at 220V for rapid AC bed heating); Silent Drive Steppers (<50 dB) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | P1S Printer, Textured PEI Plate, 1x Spare Nozzle, 2x Spare Nozzle Wipers, Power Cord, 250g Sample Filament, and Unclogging Pin Tool. | Printer, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, Silicone Cleaning Brush, Waste Purge Bin, 200g Sample Filament, USB Drive |
| Price | $599 | ~$299.00 - $349.00 USD |
| Full Details | Lab P1S - Full Specifications | Centauri Carbon - Full Specifications |