Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra 4 Combo and Centauri Carbon are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 4 Combo if multicolor requires accessory and max print speed matters more; choose Centauri Carbon if enclosed chamber and price matters more.

Parameter
Elegoo Centauri Carbon Centauri Carbon Elegoo F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2026 2025
Use tier F1 — Entry F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 499 € ~300–450 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm
Weight (kg) 13.6 kg 17.5 kg
Work area (mm) 260 × 260 mm 256 × 256 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 260 mm 256 mm
Power (W) 1100 W
Maximum speed 600 mm/s 500 mm/s
Declared precision 0.1 ±mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 260 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) 100 °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 false True
Max colors 4 4
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes Equipped with Kobra OS firmware. It supports connectivity via USB, Anycubic Slicer, and the Anycubic mobile app for remote print monitoring and control. Integrates AI-based error detection. 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 4 Combo no
  • Price: Kobra 4 Combo 499 € vs Centauri Carbon 375 € — Centauri Carbon wins (+33%)
  • Multicolor requires accessory: Centauri Carbon yes, Kobra 4 Combo no
  • Max print speed: Kobra 4 Combo 600 mm/s vs Centauri Carbon 500 mm/s — Kobra 4 Combo wins (+20%)
  • Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 4 Combo 300 °C vs Centauri Carbon 320 °C — Centauri Carbon wins (+7%)

Which one to choose

Choose Kobra 4 Combo if…

you value max print speed.

See the Kobra 4 Combo sheet →

Choose Centauri Carbon if…

you value enclosed chamber, price and max nozzle temperature.

See the Centauri Carbon sheet →

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