Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 Max Combo and Centauri Carbon 2 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 Max Combo if work area and build height z matters more; choose Centauri Carbon 2 if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Max Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~549–999 € | ~349–399 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70.6 × 64 × 75.3 cm | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 23.6 kg | 19.35 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1100 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 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) | 300 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 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 | True | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 8 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Kobra OS (based on Klipper) featuring a 4.3-inch touchscreen interface. Compatible with Anycubic Slicer for color management and Wi-Fi connected for remote monitoring via app. The integrated ACE Pro system automatically handles filament changes and active drying. | 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
- Price: Kobra 3 Max Combo 774 € vs Centauri Carbon 2 374 € — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+107%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 Max Combo 420×420 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 256×256 mm — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+169%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 3 Max Combo 500 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 256 mm — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+95%)
- Enclosed chamber: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, Kobra 3 Max Combo no
- Max colors: Kobra 3 Max Combo 8 vs Centauri Carbon 2 4 — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+100%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max Combo if…
you value work area, build height z and max colors.
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…
you value price, enclosed chamber and max nozzle temperature.
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