Anycubic Kobra 2 Max vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Max and Centauri Carbon 2 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Max if work area and build height z matters more; choose Centauri Carbon 2 if max colors and price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon 2 scores 54/100 against 31/100 for Kobra 2 Max.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | ~349–399 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 73.5 × 64 × 74 cm | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21 kg | 19.35 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 500 W | 1100 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | false | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | 1 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with major third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer and Cura. It features Wi-Fi connectivity managed through the Anycubic app, while still allowing offline use via USB. | The proprietary Elegoo OS, built on Klipper architecture, manages full-auto calibration routines and AI-assisted monitoring. The machine is primarily supported by Elegoo Slicer (an Orca Slicer derivative), ensuring optimal control over material profiles and dynamic color changes. Users can also natively use Orca Slicer or export G-code from third-party alternatives like Cura. The intuitive touchscreen and Wi-Fi connectivity enable seamless remote management and direct job queuing over the local network. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Kobra 2 Max 420×420 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 256×256 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+169%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 2 Max 500 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 256 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+95%)
- Max colors: Kobra 2 Max 1 vs Centauri Carbon 2 4 — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+300%)
- Price: Kobra 2 Max 550 € vs Centauri Carbon 2 374 € — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+47%)
- Enclosed chamber: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, Kobra 2 Max no
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…
you value max colors, price and enclosed chamber.
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