Kobra S1 Combo vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Combo and Elegoo Centauri Carbon are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 Combo if requires external accessory and max print speed matters more; choose Elegoo Centauri Carbon if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 749 € | ~300–450 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 48.4 × 48.4 × 59.3 cm | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1100 W |
| 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) | 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 | False | — |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Requires external accessory | False | True |
| Maximum colors | — | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The printer works with Anycubic Slicer Next, derived from OrcaSlicer and optimized for the Anycubic ecosystem; it supports multi-plate management and object skipping during printing. Remote control and real-time monitoring are available through the Anycubic app (iOS and Android), connecting via LAN or cloud. The proprietary firmware is not currently open source; native Klipper compatibility is not supported. | 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 Combo 749 € vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 375 € — Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (+100%)
- Requires external accessory: Elegoo Centauri Carbon yes, Kobra S1 Combo no
- Max print speed: Kobra S1 Combo 600 mm/s vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 500 mm/s — Kobra S1 Combo wins (+20%)
- Work area: Kobra S1 Combo 250×250 mm vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 256×256 mm — Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (+5%)
- Max bed temperature: Kobra S1 Combo 120 °C vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 110 °C — Kobra S1 Combo wins (+9%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Combo if…
you value max print speed and max bed temperature. «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 price and work area.
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