The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 and Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro are cross-brand rivals: both are prosumer-tier printers, listed $20 apart. Both are CoreXY printers with automatic calibration. The Adventurer 5M Pro costs $20 more and gets you an enclosed chamber (with PA-CF on its materials list) and a top speed of 600 mm/s (vs 500); the Centauri Carbon 2 answers with 58% more build volume and 4-slot multicolor.
First-generation product — recently released, still early days
Best for: Elegoo users and budget-conscious makers who want multicolor FDM from a brand known for resin printers — or those looking for a capable CoreXY with high-temperature nozzle capability at $449.
Full details →First-generation product — no release history to base predictions on
Best for: Home users, educators, and office environments who need a compact enclosed printer with genuine air filtration — and primarily print PLA, PETG, and occasional ABS.
Full details →| Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 | Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting Price | ★ $359 | $379 |
| Print Specs | ||
| Tier | Prosumer | Prosumer |
| Motion | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Build Volume | ★ 256 × 256 × 256 mm | 220 × 220 × 220 mm |
| Max Speed | 500 mm/s | ★ 600 mm/s |
| Multicolor | ★ ✅ 4 slots | ❌ No |
| Enclosure | ❌ | ★ ✅ |
| Auto Calibration | ✅ | ✅ |
| Open Source | ❌ | ❌ |
| Upgrade Kit | — | — |
| Buy Timing | ||
| Released | Jan 26, 2026 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Cycle length | — | — |
| Cycle advice | Buy | Caution |
| Deals advice | Buy | Buy |
| Next model | — | — |
The Centauri Carbon 2 was released on Jan 26, 2026, 290 days ago. It is a first-generation product, so there is no earlier cycle to predict its successor from.
The Adventurer 5M Pro was released on Sep 1, 2023, 1,168 days ago. It is a first-generation product, so there is no earlier cycle to predict its successor from.
On timing alone, the Centauri Carbon 2 is the safer buy right now — it launched only 290 days ago, while the Adventurer 5M Pro has no release history pointing to a successor yet.
Cycle and deal status as of November 12, 2026. See the launch calendar →
The Centauri Carbon 2 lists at $359 and the Adventurer 5M Pro at $379 — $20 apart, so the Adventurer 5M Pro costs 6% more.
Per litre of build volume, that works out to $21 for the Centauri Carbon 2 versus $36 for the Adventurer 5M Pro — the Centauri Carbon 2 is both cheaper and roomier, so it wins on value outright.
Our pick for most buyers is the Centauri Carbon 2, for 58% more build volume and 4-slot multicolor, plus a higher editor score (8.4 vs 7.9) and better buy-now timing. Go for the Adventurer 5M Pro instead if you want to print PA-CF — it is enclosed and lists it, while the Centauri Carbon 2 is open-frame.
How we judge timing and deals: read our methodology →
The Centauri Carbon 2 marks Elegoo's entry into multicolor FDM printing — bringing the brand's value-focused approach to a segment dominated by Bambu and Anycubic.
The high-temperature nozzle enables printing of PA, PA-CF, and PC on an open-frame CoreXY — a notable differentiator at this price point.
Elegoo's proprietary CANVAS system provides 4-color filament switching at a competitive all-in price of $449.
Removes 99% of particulates and VOCs generated during printing. One of the strongest air filtration systems in the consumer printer category.
Nozzles snap in and out without tools or heating. Swapping between 0.25, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8mm nozzles takes seconds — ideal for classrooms and multi-user environments.
Full enclosure in a compact body that fits comfortably on a desk — unusually rare at this price point.