Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 Max Combo and Centauri Carbon 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 if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Max Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~549–999 € | ~300–450 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70.6 × 64 × 75.3 cm | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 23.6 kg | 17.5 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 | 320 °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 | — |
| 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. | This printer is natively supported by Elegoo Slicer, a slicing software based on Orca Slicer that provides users with pre-configured, carefully optimized profiles designed to maximize both part detail and overall printing speed. Additionally, the machine's operating system is fully compatible with the most popular and community-endorsed third-party slicing software, such as Orca Slicer and Ultimaker Cura. The versatile onboard connectivity options include standard USB ports and a reliable dual-band Wi-Fi module (operating at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). This infrastructure enables effortless remote monitoring and comprehensive control of the printing process via its network interface and the built-in chamber camera, greatly streamlining daily workflow management. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 3 Max Combo 774 € vs Centauri Carbon 375 € — Centauri Carbon wins (+106%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 Max Combo 420×420 mm vs Centauri Carbon 256×256 mm — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+169%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 3 Max Combo 500 mm vs Centauri Carbon 256 mm — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+95%)
- Enclosed chamber: Centauri Carbon yes, Kobra 3 Max Combo no
- Max colors: Kobra 3 Max Combo 8 vs Centauri Carbon 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 if…
you value price, enclosed chamber and max bed temperature.
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