Compare Creality Ender-5 S1 vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
In this technical comparison between the Creality Ender-5 S1 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 ~$429.00 and ~$299.00 - $349.00 USD.
| Specifications |
Creality Ender-5 S1 |
Elegoo Centauri Carbon |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | 2023 | February 2025 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 220× 220× 280 mm | 256× 256× 256 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 250 mm/s (Typical: 120 mm/s); Acceleration: 2,000 mm/s 2 | Max Speed: 500 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.05–0.35 mm (50-350 microns) | 0.1 - 0.4 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | "Sprite" All-Metal Dual-Gear Direct Drive (1:3.5 Gear Ratio) | Hardened Steel Dual-Gear Direct Extruder (5.2:1 Reduction Ratio) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 300 °C (Titanium Alloy Heatbreak) | 320 °C (60W Ceramic Heater with all-metal heatbreak) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm Brass Nozzle (Standard M6 thread) | 0.4 mm "Unicorn" style (Brass with Hardened Steel tip, >60HRC) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 110 °C; PC Spring Steel Magnetic Sheet | 110 °C; Double-sided Magnetic Plate (Side A: Textured PEI / Side B: PLA-Specific "Cold" Surface) |
| Leveling System | CR Touch 16-point Auto-Leveling + Manual Auxiliary Knobs | Fully Automatic 121-point Calibration with 4 Pressure Sensors (No manual knobs) |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, PC, ASA, HIPS | 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 (Optional Acrylic Enclosure available separately) | Fully Enclosed; Internal Temperature Regulator Fan + Nano-Mineral Crystal Filter (Odour/VOC filtration) |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | SD Card, USB Type-C | Wi-Fi (2.4G/5G), USB Drive (8GB Internal EMMC storage) |
| Camera & AI | None (Supports external USB camera via Sonic Pad upgrade) | Built-in 720p HD Camera (Real-time monitoring, AI failure detection, and Timelapses) |
| Remote Mgmt | Creality Cloud (Requires optional Wi-Fi Box or Sonic Pad) | Elegoo OS (Klipper-based), Wi-Fi Remote Printing, OTA Firmware updates |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch Color Touchscreen (Tabbed UI) | 4.3-inch Full-Color Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | Creality Print, Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer | Elegoo Slicer (Recommended), OrcaSlicer, Cura |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 425× 460× 570 mm; Net Weight: 12.1 kg | 398× 404× 490 mm; Net Weight: 17.5 kg |
| Power & Noise | 350W Power Supply; Operating Noise: ~50–55 dB | 1100W Max (at 220V for rapid AC bed heating); Silent Drive Steppers (<50 dB) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer modules, Tools (Pliers, Wrenches), SD Card & Reader, Spare Nozzle, 10m Starter Filament, Grease | Printer, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, Silicone Cleaning Brush, Waste Purge Bin, 200g Sample Filament, USB Drive |
| Price | ~$429.00 | ~$299.00 - $349.00 USD |
| Full Details | Ender-5 S1 - Full Specifications | Centauri Carbon - Full Specifications |