Compare Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
In this technical comparison between the Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus 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 ~$479.00 - $549.00 and ~$299.00 - $349.00 USD.
| Specifications |
Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus |
Elegoo Centauri Carbon |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | April 2024 | February 2025 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 300× 300× 330 mm | 256× 256× 256 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 600 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s 2 | Max Speed: 500 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.1–0.35 mm (Typical accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) | 0.1 - 0.4 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | All-metal Direct Drive Extruder (Upgraded high-speed kit) | Hardened Steel Dual-Gear Direct Extruder (5.2:1 Reduction Ratio) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 300 °C (60W Ceramic Heater) | 320 °C (60W Ceramic Heater with all-metal heatbreak) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm "Unicorn" Quick-Swap (Tri-metal: Copper alloy with Steel tip and Titanium heatbreak) | 0.4 mm "Unicorn" style (Brass with Hardened Steel tip, >60HRC) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 100 °C; Flexible PEI Spring Steel Build Plate | 110 °C; Double-sided Magnetic Plate (Side A: Textured PEI / Side B: PLA-Specific "Cold" Surface) |
| Leveling System | Hands-free Auto-Leveling (One-click auto-calibration with G-sensor for Input Shaping) | Fully Automatic 121-point Calibration with 4 Pressure Sensors (No manual knobs) |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, TPU (95A), PETG, ABS, PLA-CF, PETG-CF, CR-Carbon | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, and Carbon/Glass Fiber reinforced filaments |
| Smart Sensors | Filament Runout Sensor and Power Loss Recovery | 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, WLAN (Ethernet via USB adapter), USB Drive | Wi-Fi (2.4G/5G), USB Drive (8GB Internal EMMC storage) |
| Camera & AI | Optional (Supports "Nebula Camera" for monitoring and timelapses) | Built-in 720p HD Camera (Real-time monitoring, AI failure detection, and Timelapses) |
| Remote Mgmt | Creality Cloud App, Creality Print (Web/Desktop) | Elegoo OS (Klipper-based), Wi-Fi Remote Printing, OTA Firmware updates |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch HD Color Touchscreen | 4.3-inch Full-Color Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | Creality Print (v5.0+ recommended), Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer | Elegoo Slicer (Recommended), OrcaSlicer, Cura |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 410× 445× 577 mm; Net Weight: 11.5 kg | 398× 404× 490 mm; Net Weight: 17.5 kg |
| Power & Noise | 350W Power Supply; Typical Operating Noise: ≤ 55dB (Silent Mode) | 1100W Max (at 220V for rapid AC bed heating); Silent Drive Steppers (<50 dB) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Gantry & Base, Touchscreen, Tool Kit (Pliers, Allen keys, wrenches), Spool Holder, Power Cable, USB Stick, 10m Starter Filament | Printer, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, Silicone Cleaning Brush, Waste Purge Bin, 200g Sample Filament, USB Drive |
| Price | ~$479.00 - $549.00 | ~$299.00 - $349.00 USD |
| Full Details | Ender-3 V3 Plus - Full Specifications | Centauri Carbon - Full Specifications |