{
  "id": 6581382,
  "title": "'One of the best-value 3D printers on the market': Elegoo's Centauri Carbon 2 Combo gets a limited-time price drop — and it's our favorite budget multi-color 3D printer to pass our workshop tests",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/one-of-the-best-value-3d-printers-on-the-market-elegoos-centauri",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-10T11:54:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/pro/one-of-the-best-value-3d-printers-on-the-market-elegoos-centauri-carbon-2-combo-gets-a-limited-time-price-drop-and-its-our-favorite-budget-multi-color-3d-printer-to-pass-our-workshop-tests"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D printer has recently seen a limited-time price drop, making it an attractive choice for those seeking a budget multi-color printer. Priced at $369 (originally $449) in the US and £329 (from £398) in the UK, the printer offers an impressive range of features.\n\nAwarded 4.5 stars and a TechRadar Pro Recommends badge after rigorous testing in a workshop, the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo impresses with its CoreXY system, 350°C nozzle, and automatic calibration. The printer supports four-color printing, boasts a generous 256 x 256 x 256mm build volume, and can print at speeds up to 500mm/s.\n\nWith compatibility for a wide range of materials including PLA, PETG, ABS, and ASA, the CANVAS system enables multi-color prints without the hassle of manual filament changes. For an additional $30, the Centauri Series Accessory Kit can be purchased, offering further versatility.\n\nWhile the printer is a large 500 x 480 x 743mm and weighs 19.35kg, it's an excellent choice for those seeking reliable, multi-color printing capabilities without breaking the bank.",
  "summary": "The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo is the best budget multi-color 3D printer we've tested, and it's just got a major limited-time deal price.",
  "key_points": [
    "Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo drops to $369 in US, £329 in UK",
    "Wins 4.5 stars, TechRadar Pro Recommends after workshop testing",
    "Supports multi-color printing, 256 x 256 x 256mm build volume"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}