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Creality K2 Pro vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
What K2 Pro does better (6) and where Centauri Carbon wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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6.4Speed3.9
4.5Print quality7.6
6.1Material versatility5.5
8.2Build volume6.0
4.3Ease of use6.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
K2 ProCentauri Carbon
| K2 Pro | Centauri Carbon | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 850 mm | 490 mm | +360 mm |
| Width | 445 mm | 398 mm | +47 mm |
| Depth | 505 mm | 404 mm | +101 mm |
| Weight | 23.7 kg | 17.5 kg | +6.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is K2 Pro better than Centauri Carbon?
- Build volume27 L vs 16.8 L+61%
- Actively heated chamberYes · Centauri Carbon: No
- Max print speed600 mm/s vs 500 mm/s+20%
- Build height (Z)300 mm vs 256 mm+17%
- Build width (X)300 mm vs 256 mm+17%
- Build depth (Y)300 mm vs 256 mm+17%
Why is Centauri Carbon better than K2 Pro?
- Finest layer height0.1 mm vs 0.05 mm2×
- Max nozzle temperature300 °C vs 320 °C+7%
- Number of supported materials6 vs 9+50%
- Weight23.7 kg vs 17.5 kg+35%
- Screen size4″ vs 4.3″+7%
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Technology | FDM / FFF (filament) | FDM / FFF (filament) |
| Motion system | CoreXY / XY-head | CoreXY / XY-head |
| Delivered as | Fully assembled | Fully assembled |
| Build volume | ||
| Build width (X) | 300 mm | 256 mm |
| Build depth (Y) | 300 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height (Z) | 300 mm | 256 mm |
| Build volume | 27 L | 16.8 L |
| Speed | ||
| Max print speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Max volumetric flow | — | 32 mm³/s |
| Print quality | ||
| Finest layer height | 0.1 mm | 0.05 mm |
| Thickest layer height | 0.35 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Vibration compensation (input shaping) | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic bed levelling | Yes | Yes |
| Extruder & hotend | ||
| Max nozzle temperature | 300 °C | 320 °C |
| Direct-drive extruder | Yes | Yes |
| Default nozzle | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Supported nozzle sizes (mm) | 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 | — |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | brass |
| Swappable nozzle / hotend | Yes | Yes |
| Toolheads | 1 | 1 |
| Nozzles | 1 | 1 |
| Filament diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Supported materials | ABS, ASA, PA, PET, PETG, PLA | ABS, ASA, Carbon, PA, PC, PET, PETG, PLA, TPU |
| Number of supported materials | 6 | 9 |
| Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF) | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-colour | ||
| Multi-colour printing | Yes | — |
| Print bed | ||
| Heated bed | Yes | Yes |
| Max bed temperature | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Flexible magnetic build plate | — | Yes |
| Enclosure | ||
| Enclosed build chamber | Yes | Yes |
| Actively heated chamber | Yes | No |
| Max chamber temperature | 60 °C | — |
| Air filter (carbon / HEPA) | Yes | Yes |
| Chamber light | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity & control | ||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, USB |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| SD card | No | — |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| App control | Yes | — |
| Screen size | 4″ | 4.3″ |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Built-in camera | Yes | Yes |
| Camera resolution | — | 2.1 MP |
| Filament runout sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Power-loss recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Silent stepper drivers | Yes | Yes |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 445 mm | 398 mm |
| Depth | 505 mm | 404 mm |
| Height | 850 mm | 490 mm |
| Weight | 23.7 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Rated power | 1,300 W | 350 W |
