Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo Drops to $399 With $1 Filament in Flash Sale

What the deal includes

Elegoo is running a month-long sale for its community, and the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo is the highlight. For $399 you get a Core XY printer with a 256 x 256 x 256 mm build volume, the Canvas four-color multi-material system, instant color switching, and smart filament detection. Add one dollar more and Elegoo throws in a 1KG spool of PLA filament in white, black, or grey.

Why this matters for beginners

The Centauri Carbon 2 Combo sits at the budget end of the multi-material market, but it does not cut corners on usability. Auto bed leveling, a large touchscreen, and 31 sensors handle the tedious parts of setup. That means first-time users spend more time printing and less time troubleshooting.

The hotbed reaches 110C to 350C, which opens the door to PET-GF, PCTG, PETG, TPU, and ABS. If you are upgrading from a single-extruder entry printer, that temperature range removes a common upgrade barrier.

Print quality and speed

Elegoo's review sample scored 3.5 stars earlier in 2026. The stripped-down model lacks a few premium features found on the higher-end Centauri Carbon 2, but print quality remains competitive with pricier machines. The Core XY motion system keeps speeds high without sacrificing accuracy.

Should you buy it?

At $400 total for a four-color Core XY machine with filament included, the value is hard to argue with. The sale runs through September, so there is still time to decide. If you have been waiting for a low-risk entry into multi-material printing, this is it.