
Elegoo
Elegoo Centauri Carbon
The $299 enclosed CoreXY that reset expectations for the whole market.
FDMBeginnerHobbyFunctional PartsEducationTabletop
$299.98 Updated about 10 hours ago · Manual price
Recommended budget: $250 – $400 · Best for: Hobby, Functional Parts, Education, Tabletop
8.7PrintForge score / 10
Speed
8.5
Quality
8.5
Ease of use
9.0
Value
10.0
Support
7.5
90-day price history
Lowest $250.26Average $271.47Highest $299.98
Our take
The Centauri Carbon is the printer that made enclosed 500mm/s CoreXY printing a commodity: a rigid fully-enclosed frame, 20,000mm/s² acceleration, 320°C hotend for carbon-fiber filaments, auto calibration and cloud/app control — at a price that used to buy an open-frame bedslinger. It is the benchmark against which every 2025-2026 budget machine is measured.
Pros
- Enclosed CoreXY for $299
- 320°C nozzle handles PLA-CF/PETG-CF
- Fully automatic calibration
- 20,000mm/s² acceleration
Cons
- 256mm cube bed only
- No camera in the base unit
- Multicolor requires the Combo variant
Verdict
The best value in 3D printing right now. If you’re buying your first “real” printer, start here.



