Anycubic Kobra S1 Max vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two enclosed CoreXY FDM printers, both with color changes of up to 4 filaments through an accessory. The Kobra S1 Max has a much larger volume, the Centauri Carbon costs about €325 less.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~599–799 € | ~300–450 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 1100 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 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) | 350 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 350 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 320 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | Yes |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | No | — |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The firmware runs on a proprietary Kobra OS layer built on top of Klipper; the official slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next, derived from OrcaSlicer, available for Windows and macOS. Third-party OrcaSlicer is also supported. Remote monitoring and control are available via the Anycubic app (iOS/Android) over LAN, with no mandatory cloud connection required for ordinary printing operations. Unlike the Combo version, the ACE 2 Pro module is not included in the box. | 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: €699 against €375 → about €325 less for the Centauri Carbon, with the same enclosed chamber and the same 4-color maximum.
- Volume: 350 × 350 × 350 mm against 256 × 256 × 256 mm → a part 300 mm on a side only fits on the Kobra.
- Temperatures: nozzle 350 °C against 320 °C, bed 120 °C against 110 °C, both enclosed → more headroom for demanding materials only on the Kobra.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max if…
The Kobra S1 Max is for people printing parts that do not fit on the Centauri Carbon, and materials that need more heat: nozzle up to 350 °C and a 120 °C bed, inside an enclosed chamber. You work with Anycubic Slicer Next, derived from OrcaSlicer, and the app over the local network. You pay about €325 more, and the ACE 2 Pro module for multicolor is not in the box: it has to be added.
Choose Centauri Carbon if…
The Centauri Carbon is for people who want an enclosed machine at a modest price, with a camera in the chamber to follow the print remotely, dual-band Wi-Fi and Elegoo Slicer, based on OrcaSlicer, with ready-tuned profiles; OrcaSlicer and Cura work too. The trade-off is a smaller volume and a nozzle that tops out sooner.
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
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