Kobra 3 vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 and Elegoo Centauri Carbon are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 if price matters more; choose Elegoo Centauri Carbon if maximum colors and closed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Elegoo Centauri Carbon scores 48/100 against 36/100 for Kobra 3.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | ~300–450 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 1100 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Maximum Z height (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 |
| Closed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto 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 |
| Requires external accessory | — | True |
| Maximum colors | 1 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Operated via AnycubicSlicer and compatible with the proprietary cloud app. It leverages a Klipper-based firmware, natively integrating Input Shaping algorithms to reduce vibrations at high speeds. | 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. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Best value Entry
At €260 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 6 entry-level Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines, with a technical score of 90/100.
How we assign awards →Nessun riconoscimento in questa fascia.
The differences that matter
- Maximum colors: Kobra 3 1 vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 4 — Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (+300%)
- Price: Kobra 3 260 € vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 375 € — Kobra 3 wins (+44%)
- Closed chamber: Elegoo Centauri Carbon yes, Kobra 3 no
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 600 mm/s vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 500 mm/s — Kobra 3 wins (+20%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 3 300 °C vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 320 °C — Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (+7%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 if…
you value price and max print speed. «The rated maximum speed indicates the theoretical hardware limit, not the everyday working speed. Faster machines reduce print times on simple geometries, but real-world speed depends on material, geometry, required surface finish, and slicer settings. Values above 200–300 mm/s are meaningful only on machines with CoreXY kinematics, active input shaping, and a stiffened mechanical frame.»
Choose Elegoo Centauri Carbon if…
you value maximum colors, closed chamber and max nozzle temperature. «The maximum number of colors indicates how many distinct color zones or materials can be used in one print without manual intervention. Two colors cover most practical uses, including soluble support. Higher values are useful for complex decorative models or color-coded prototypes. Each additional color increases print time due to transition purges, so the practical benefit should be weighed against the added time cost.»
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