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Bambu Lab P1S vs ELEGOO Centauri Carbon
Today the cheapest Bambu Lab P1S listing is £359.00 and the ELEGOO Centauri Carbon is not in stock on Amazon UK. For ease of use the Bambu Lab P1S scores 8/10 and the ELEGOO Centauri Carbon 9/10, and on our reliability indicator they score 7.7/10 and 5.4/10. Both have a build volume of 256 × 256 × 256 mm.
Where these figures come from. We have not bench-tested these printers. Everything here is taken from our two reviews, which are desk research, and from the prices and buyer ratings this site tracks. Both scores are calculated from published inputs.
| Bambu Lab P1S | ELEGOO Centauri Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest today | £359.00 | not in stock |
| Ease of use | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Technical difficulty | Low | Low |
| Reliability indicator | 7.7/10 | 5.4/10 |
| Amazon buyer rating | 4.4 out of 5 (917 Amazon ratings) | 4.3 out of 5 (347 Amazon ratings) |
| Type | Filament (FDM), enclosed CoreXY | Filament (FDM), enclosed CoreXY |
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm | 256 × 256 × 256 mm |
| Screen | 2.7-inch monochrome, button control | 4.3-inch touchscreen |
| On sale since | 2023 | 2025 |
| Best for | Buyers who want an enclosed, fast, dependable printer for a wide range of materials, and value polished software over tinkering. | Buyers who want an enclosed printer for ABS, ASA and higher-temperature filaments on a mid-range budget, and have a sturdy surface for a 17.5 kg machine. |
| Not for | You want a touchscreen and quick nozzle changes, or plan to print abrasive filled filaments without upgrading the nozzle. | You want multi-colour printing on this model, or tool-free nozzle changes. |
Verdict: Bambu Lab P1S or ELEGOO Centauri Carbon?
- Easier to use: ELEGOO Centauri Carbon, 9/10 against 8/10
- Higher reliability indicator: Bambu Lab P1S, 7.7/10 against 5.4/10
- Larger build volume: Level: about 16.8 litres each
Bambu Lab P1S
A polished, enclosed CoreXY printer that handles ABS and ASA almost as easily as PLA, backed by very mature software. It lacks a touchscreen and tool-free nozzle swaps, which costs it ease-of-use points rather than print quality.
ELEGOO Centauri Carbon
An enclosed, solidly built CoreXY printer with a 320°C hotend and 256 mm build volume, usually priced below most enclosed rivals. It is still a young model: early owners reported firmware niggles and some glass panels broken in transit.
Questions people ask
Is the Bambu Lab P1S easier to use than the ELEGOO Centauri Carbon?
No, the ELEGOO Centauri Carbon is easier to use than the Bambu Lab P1S: it scores 9 out of 10 on the 3D Printer Deals ease-of-use checklist, against 8 out of 10 for the Bambu Lab P1S. The checklist counts the features that decide how much of your time a printer takes, such as arriving assembled and levelling itself, each checked against the manufacturer's specifications.
Does the Bambu Lab P1S or the ELEGOO Centauri Carbon have the larger build volume?
The Bambu Lab P1S and the ELEGOO Centauri Carbon have effectively the same build volume: 256 × 256 × 256 mm for the Bambu Lab P1S and 256 × 256 × 256 mm for the ELEGOO Centauri Carbon, about 16.8 litres each.
Is the Bambu Lab P1S or the ELEGOO Centauri Carbon more reliable?
The Bambu Lab P1S has the higher reliability indicator on 3D Printer Deals in November 2026: 7.7 out of 10, against 5.4 for the ELEGOO Centauri Carbon. The indicator is built from Amazon buyer ratings, review volume and years on sale, minus documented issues. It is not a measured failure rate.