Elegoo Centauri Carbon vs Flashforge AD5X — Real-World Print Tests After 200+ Hours!

Hey guys, Scott here with AlphaNerd Tech — welcome back to the channel! Today we’re taking a deep dive into my two main 3D printers: the Elegoo Centauri Carbon and the Flashforge AD5X. Both of these machines have clocked over 200 hours of print time, and I’ve been using them for completely different purposes — the Elegoo for production-quality functional parts, and the Flashforge for fun, creative, and colorful prints. In this video, I’ll walk through real-world performance tests, including: First-layer adhesion & consistency Bridge & overhang performance Stringing & retraction results Noise, reliability, and long-term maintenance Whether you’re considering one of these printers or just want to see how they perform after hundreds of hours, this video has all the details. 💡 Printers Featured: Elegoo Centauri Carbon Flashforge AD5X 🧰 Filaments Used: PLA, PETG, and Silk PLA for stringing tests 🎥 Filmed on: Iphone 17 Pro Max, Sony ZV-E10/ Edited in DaVinci Resolve These are affiliate links, I may get a small commission for any purchases from the links. Thanks for supporting the channel. ELEGOO Centauri Carbon 3D Printer https://amzn.to/4nlfYCs FLASHFORGE AD5X Multi-Color 3D Printer https://amzn.to/4qxHz6o eSUN Silk https://amzn.to/4o8wpTT https://amzn.to/4huZpmf Elegoo Rapid PETG https://amzn.to/4hwshL1 If any of my videos have helped you or you would like to see more content like this please like, comment and subscribe for more. If you’re really feeling generous please buy me a coffee so I can stay up all night editing. lol buymeacoffee.com/AplhaNerdTr Disclaimer: This video may contain paid promotions and may feature sponsored content, advertisements, or links to products or services. I am never told what to say by a vendor, All opinions are my own. Email [email protected] #Homelab #Networking #NAS