Compare Creality Ender-3 V3 SE vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
In this technical comparison between the Creality Ender-3 V3 SE 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 Approximately $179.00 - $219.00 USD and ~$299.00 - $349.00 USD.
| Specifications |
Creality Ender-3 V3 SE |
Elegoo Centauri Carbon |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | August 2023 | February 2025 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 220 x 220 x 250 mm | 256× 256× 256 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max speed 250 mm/s (Typical 180 mm/s); Max acceleration 2,500 mm/s² | Max Speed: 500 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.1 mm – 0.35 mm | 0.1 - 0.4 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | "Sprite" Direct Drive (highly reliable for flexible filaments) | Hardened Steel Dual-Gear Direct Extruder (5.2:1 Reduction Ratio) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 260°C | 320 °C (60W Ceramic Heater with all-metal heatbreak) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm standard brass nozzle | 0.4 mm "Unicorn" style (Brass with Hardened Steel tip, >60HRC) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | Up to 100°C; PC Spring Steel magnetic plate (textured surface) | 110 °C; Double-sided Magnetic Plate (Side A: Textured PEI / Side B: PLA-Specific "Cold" Surface) |
| Leveling System | Fully automatic CR-Touch leveling combined with a Strain Gauge for automatic Z-offset calibration (no paper test required) | Fully Automatic 121-point Calibration with 4 Pressure Sensors (No manual knobs) |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | PLA, PETG, TPU (95A). Note: ABS/Nylon are not recommended due to the open frame and 260°C limit | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, and Carbon/Glass Fiber reinforced filaments |
| Smart Sensors | Power loss recovery. (Note: A filament run-out sensor is often an optional add-on for this specific SE model) | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, and Clog/Tangle Detection |
| Air Management | None (Open-frame design). | Fully Enclosed; Internal Temperature Regulator Fan + Nano-Mineral Crystal Filter (Odour/VOC filtration) |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | SD Card, USB-C (for direct PC connection) | Wi-Fi (2.4G/5G), USB Drive (8GB Internal EMMC storage) |
| Camera & AI | None. Requires an external setup (like a Sonic Pad or Raspberry Pi) for monitoring. | Built-in 720p HD Camera (Real-time monitoring, AI failure detection, and Timelapses) |
| Remote Mgmt | None natively. This is a "stand-alone" printer without built-in Wi-Fi. | Elegoo OS (Klipper-based), Wi-Fi Remote Printing, OTA Firmware updates |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 3.2-inch Color Display with a rotary knob (non-touch) | 4.3-inch Full-Color Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | Creality Print, Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer. | Elegoo Slicer (Recommended), OrcaSlicer, Cura |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 349 x 364 x 490 mm; Net weight 7.12 kg | 398× 404× 490 mm; Net Weight: 17.5 kg |
| Power & Noise | 350W Power Supply; features a "Silent" 32-bit motherboard, though fans are audible during high-speed moves | 1100W Max (at 220V for rapid AC bed heating); Silent Drive Steppers (<50 dB) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer (semi-assembled, 20-min setup), Small filament sample, Tool kit, Spare nozzle, SD card/Reader | Printer, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, Silicone Cleaning Brush, Waste Purge Bin, 200g Sample Filament, USB Drive |
| Price | Approximately $179.00 - $219.00 USD | ~$299.00 - $349.00 USD |
| Full Details | Ender-3 V3 SE - Full Specifications | Centauri Carbon - Full Specifications |