Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Both print on a bed of about 255 mm, but only one has an enclosed chamber. That is what decides it: the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo costs €90 more and prints enclosed, while the Kobra 3 V2 stays open.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 349 € | 439 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.29 × 50.47 × 48.3 cm | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.37 kg | 19.35 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 255 × 255 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 1100 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 255 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | Yes |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | Yes | — |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | No |
| Max colors | 8 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Powered by Anycubic Kobra OS (based on Klipper) and operated via a 4.3-inch capacitive touch interface. Compatible with Anycubic Slicer, OrcaSlicer, and other third-party software. It offers Wi-Fi connectivity and integration with the Anycubic app for remote monitoring. Multicolor printing requires the external ACE Pro module, sold separately. | The machine is compatible with major slicing software on the market. The manufacturer recommends using Elegoo Slicer, specifically optimized to leverage the CoreXY kinematics, multi-color printing via the CANVAS system, and vibration compensation algorithms (Input Shaping). Alternatively, popular slicers like Orca Slicer and Cura can be used, offering broad flexibility to users who prefer established workflows. The integrated dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity allows direct transfer of G-code files to the 8 GB internal memory without physical cards, while the internal camera enables remote monitoring and time-lapse video recording, simplifying the management of the printing process even from a distance. |
The differences that matter
- Enclosed chamber vs open → on the Kobra the part stays exposed to room air.
- €349 vs €439 → €90 less for the Kobra, before counting the ACE Pro.
- Up to 8 colors with an external module vs up to 4 → more colors per part on the Kobra, with an accessory to buy.
- Nozzle at 300 °C vs 350 °C → materials that need more temperature stay off the Kobra.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 V2 if…
You start from a modest budget, €349, and want to reach 8 colors by adding the ACE Pro module, sold separately and on top of that price. The firmware is Klipper, with the Anycubic slicer or OrcaSlicer. The trade-off: an open chamber, a nozzle declared to 300 °C against the Centauri's 350 °C, and Cartesian kinematics against the other machine's CoreXY.
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 Combo if…
You want a machine that prints in an enclosed chamber with a nozzle up to 350 °C (declared value), and up to 4 colors from the CANVAS system. You pay €90 more and take more room: 74 cm tall against 48, 19 kg against 9. The limit is color count: it stops at 4, half of what the Kobra reaches with the ACE Pro.
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Filaments for these printers
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