Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo and Elegoo Centauri Carbon are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo if maximum colors matters more; choose Elegoo Centauri Carbon if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo scores 59/100 against 48/100 for Elegoo Centauri Carbon.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599 € | ~300–450 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21.7 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 1300 W | 1100 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 320 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | True | 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 | True |
| Requires external accessory | false | True |
| Maximum colors | 8 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with the main slicers on the market. It supports cloud connectivity via the Anycubic app and Wi-Fi for remote monitoring, while still allowing offline use via USB. | 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
- Price: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo 599 € vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 375 € — Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (+60%)
- Maximum colors: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo 8 vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 4 — Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo wins (+100%)
- Requires external accessory: Elegoo Centauri Carbon yes, Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo no
- Max print speed: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo 600 mm/s vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 500 mm/s — Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo wins (+20%)
- Work area: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo 250×250 mm vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 256×256 mm — Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (+5%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo if…
you value maximum colors, max print speed and max bed 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.»
Choose Elegoo Centauri Carbon if…
you value price and work area.
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