Bambu Lab A1 vs. Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Both printers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be determined objectively.
The key differences
- Only the Elegoo Centauri Carbon has an enclosure. That is a clear advantage for ABS, ASA and other materials prone to warping.
- The Elegoo Centauri Carbon is a CoreXY printer, the Bambu Lab A1 a bed slinger. CoreXY allows higher accelerations and is more stable with tall parts.
- Both are roughly on par in build volume.
- The Elegoo Centauri Carbon reaches higher nozzle temperatures (320 °C), which makes it better suited to engineering filaments.
- Multicolour printing is only possible with the Bambu Lab A1 (optional with AMS lite (up to 4 colours, available as Combo)).
| Bambu Lab A1 | Elegoo Centauri Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €200 to €400 | €200 to €400 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | from €259 (As of 7 Oct 2026) | €309 (was €437.99), sold out (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Design | Bed slinger | CoreXY |
| Enclosure | open | enclosed |
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm (16.8 l) | 256 × 256 × 256 mm (16.8 l) |
| Dimensions | 385 × 410 × 430 mm | 398 × 404 × 490 mm |
| Weight | 8.3 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 10,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Nozzle (max.) | 300 °C | 320 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Extruder | Direct drive, quick-change hotend | Direct drive, hardened dual gears |
| Calibration | fully automatic calibration incl. Z offset | automatic, 121 measuring points, Z offset |
| Multi-colour printing | optional with AMS lite (up to 4 colours, available as Combo) | no |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PET, PC, PA, CF/GF filaments |
| Camera | yes, up to 1080p, timelapse | yes, in the build volume, timelapse |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, app, PC software | Wi-Fi, USB |
| Display | 3.5" touchscreen | 4.3" touchscreen |
Who is which one suitable for?
Bambu Lab A1
Beginners and hobby makers who want good results quickly and, if needed, multi-colour printing.
- Very fast for a bed slinger
- Multi-colour printing can be retrofitted cheaply
Elegoo Centauri Carbon
For the price-conscious who also want to print ABS, ASA or carbon filaments.
- Enclosed and CoreXY at an entry-level price
- High nozzle temperature, engineering filaments too
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