Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 and Centauri Carbon 2 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 if max colors matters more; choose Centauri Carbon 2 if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 549 € | ~349–399 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 19.35 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 | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | 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 | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 8 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The Kobra OS firmware is based on Klipper and controlled via a proprietary touch interface. The official slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next (derived from OrcaSlicer, available for Windows and macOS), but it also supports third-party OrcaSlicer. Remote control is possible via the Anycubic app (iOS/Android) over a local network, with no mandatory cloud connection for daily operations. | The proprietary Elegoo OS, built on Klipper architecture, manages full-auto calibration routines and AI-assisted monitoring. The machine is primarily supported by Elegoo Slicer (an Orca Slicer derivative), ensuring optimal control over material profiles and dynamic color changes. Users can also natively use Orca Slicer or export G-code from third-party alternatives like Cura. The intuitive touchscreen and Wi-Fi connectivity enable seamless remote management and direct job queuing over the local network. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra S1 549 € vs Centauri Carbon 2 374 € — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+47%)
- Max colors: Kobra S1 8 vs Centauri Carbon 2 4 — Kobra S1 wins (+100%)
- Max print speed: Kobra S1 600 mm/s vs Centauri Carbon 2 500 mm/s — Kobra S1 wins (+20%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra S1 320 °C vs Centauri Carbon 2 350 °C — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+9%)
- Work area: Kobra S1 250×250 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 256×256 mm — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+5%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 if…
you value max colors, max print speed and max bed temperature.
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…
you value price, max nozzle temperature and work area.
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