Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 V2 and Centauri Carbon are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 V2 if max colors matters more; choose Centauri Carbon if enclosed chamber matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 V2
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 349 € | ~300–450 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.29 × 50.47 × 48.3 cm | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.37 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 255 × 255 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 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) | 255 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 320 °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 | True |
| 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. | 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
- Enclosed chamber: Centauri Carbon yes, Kobra 3 V2 no
- Max colors: Kobra 3 V2 8 vs Centauri Carbon 4 — Kobra 3 V2 wins (+100%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 V2 600 mm/s vs Centauri Carbon 500 mm/s — Kobra 3 V2 wins (+20%)
- Price: Kobra 3 V2 349 € vs Centauri Carbon 375 € — Kobra 3 V2 wins (+7%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 3 V2 300 °C vs Centauri Carbon 320 °C — Centauri Carbon wins (+7%)
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon if…
you value enclosed chamber and max nozzle temperature.
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