Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 V2 and Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 V2 if max colors and price matters more; choose Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer if enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer scores 58/100 against 42/100 for Kobra 3 V2.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 V2
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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| 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 | 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 | False |
| 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: Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer yes, Kobra 3 V2 no
- Max colors: Kobra 3 V2 8 vs Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 4 — Kobra 3 V2 wins (+100%)
- Price: Kobra 3 V2 349 € vs Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 439 € — Kobra 3 V2 wins (+26%)
- Multicolor requires accessory: Kobra 3 V2 yes, Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer no
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 V2 600 mm/s vs Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 500 mm/s — Kobra 3 V2 wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer if…
you value enclosed chamber and max nozzle temperature.
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