Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 and Centauri Carbon are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 if price matters more; choose Centauri Carbon if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon scores 49/100 against 39/100 for Kobra 3.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| 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 | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 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 |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max 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
- Max colors: Kobra 3 1 vs Centauri Carbon 4 — Centauri Carbon wins (+300%)
- Price: Kobra 3 260 € vs Centauri Carbon 375 € — Kobra 3 wins (+44%)
- Enclosed chamber: Centauri Carbon yes, Kobra 3 no
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 600 mm/s vs Centauri Carbon 500 mm/s — Kobra 3 wins (+20%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 3 300 °C vs Centauri Carbon 320 °C — Centauri Carbon wins (+7%)
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon if…
you value max colors, enclosed chamber and max nozzle temperature.
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