Anycubic Kobra 2 Plus vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Plus and Centauri Carbon 2 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Plus if work area and build height z matters more; choose Centauri Carbon 2 if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon 2 scores 54/100 against 27/100 for Kobra 2 Plus.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Plus
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 (€) | ~350–450 € | ~349–399 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 56.4 × 60.5 × 63 cm | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13 kg | 19.35 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 320 × 320 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 1100 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 320 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 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 | Managed via Kobra OS with support for the Anycubic App over Wi-Fi and standard USB interfaces. Compatible with major market slicers. | 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
- Max colors: Kobra 2 Plus 1 vs Centauri Carbon 2 4 — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+300%)
- Work area: Kobra 2 Plus 320×320 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 256×256 mm — Kobra 2 Plus wins (+56%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 2 Plus 400 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 256 mm — Kobra 2 Plus wins (+56%)
- Enclosed chamber: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, Kobra 2 Plus no
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 2 Plus 260 °C vs Centauri Carbon 2 350 °C — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+35%)
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…
you value max colors, enclosed chamber and max nozzle temperature.
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