Anycubic Kobra X Combo vs Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
On paper they look alike: 260 against 256 mm of volume per side, four colors, no accessory to add. What separates them is the onboard software and the kinematics, Cartesian on the Kobra X Combo and CoreXY on the Centauri 2 Combo.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | — |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 589 € | — |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 13.2 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| 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 | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | — |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | No | — |
| Native Klipper | Yes | — |
| Input shaper | Yes | — |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | No |
| Max colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Powered by Kobra OS (a Klipper fork), it features Wi-Fi connectivity, vibration compensation, dynamic flow calibration, and a camera with built-in AI detection. | Four-color printing runs through the CANVAS system included in the Combo version. |
The differences that matter
- Kobra OS, a Klipper fork, with dynamic flow calibration and an AI camera on the Kobra X → a long print can be checked from your phone without standing at the machine.
- Cartesian vs CoreXY kinematics → two different ways of moving bed and toolhead, to be judged by the type of parts you print.
- Volume 260 vs 256 mm per side → a negligible difference: a part that fits one fits the other.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra X Combo if…
You want Klipper firmware (Kobra OS) with Wi-Fi, vibration compensation and an AI-detecting camera to keep an eye on long prints, at 589 euros. The trade-off is the Cartesian kinematics, and the 600 mm/s is a rated value, not everyday use.
Choose Centauri 2 Combo if…
You prefer CoreXY kinematics and four colors with CANVAS in the box. The trade-off is the rated speed, 500 mm/s instead of 600.
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