Centauri 2 vs AD5X comparison
How the specs and price of Centauri 2 and AD5X differ (both use Fused Filament Fabrication).
Key differences
- Centauri 2 has the larger build size (printable volume), about 1.6x that of AD5X (Centauri 2: 256 × 256 × 256 mm, AD5X: 220 × 220 × 220 mm).
- The listed price of Centauri 2 is $200 lower than that of AD5X.
- Minimum layer height is the same (Centauri 2: 0.1 mm, AD5X: 0.1 mm).
- Centauri 2 has the higher maximum print speed (Centauri 2: 500 mm/s, AD5X: 300 mm/s).
- AD5X has the lower printer weight (Centauri 2: 13.7 kg, AD5X: 11.4 kg).
Summarized automatically from listed data. Prices are reference prices in US dollars at the time of listing and are not converted from other currencies. Which one suits you depends on the size of what you want to print, your use and your budget.
Spec comparison table
Values differ
| Spec | Centauri 2 | AD5X |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer (values differ) | ELEGOO | FlashForge |
| Printing method | Fused Filament Fabrication | Fused Filament Fabrication |
| Price (values differ) | $299 | $499 |
| Printer dimensions (values differ) | 398 × 404 × 490mm | 363 × 402 × 448mm |
| Build area (values differ) | 256 × 256 × 256mm | 220 × 220 × 220mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 13.7kg | 11.4kg |
| Resolution (XY) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Resolution (Z) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Layer height | 0.1 ~ 0.4mm | 0.1 ~ 0.4mm |
| Print speed (values differ) | 500mm/s | 300mm/s |
| Max nozzle temperature (values differ) | 350℃ | 300℃ |
| Max build plate temperature | 110℃ | 110℃ |
| Max chamber temperature | Not listed | Not listed |
| Nozzle size | 0.4mm | 0.4mm |
| Filament diameter | Not listed | Not listed |
| Light wavelength | Not listed | Not listed |
| Power supply (values differ) | 100–240 VAC 50/60 Hz | AC 100-120V/200-240V, 50/60Hz, 650W |
| Availability | On sale | On sale |
| Details | View specs | View specs |