Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo vs Elegoo Centauri 2
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo costs $379 and the Elegoo Centauri 2 costs $379. The Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo has a published review score and ranks #8 in our 3D printers ranking; the Elegoo Centauri 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo for budget beginners who mostly print PLA and want to try multi color. Pick the Elegoo Centauri 2 for budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints. The Elegoo Centauri 2 wins 2 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Elegoo Centauri 2 wins 2 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Kobra 3 V2 Combo | Centauri 2 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $379 | $379 | Tie |
| Build volume | 255 x 255 x 260 mm | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | Tie |
| Top print speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s | Kobra 3 V2 Combo |
| Max nozzle temp | 300°C | 350°C | Centauri 2 |
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 | Centauri 2 |
- You care most about top print speed (600 mm/s vs 500 mm/s)
- Best for budget beginners who mostly print PLA and want to try multi color
- You care most about max nozzle temp (350°C vs 300°C)
- You want the newer model (2026 vs 2025)
- Best for budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints
- Build volume
- 255 x 255 x 260 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Yes
- Enclosure
- No
Budget 4 color bed slinger with a filament drying ACE Pro
Full Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo review, pros and cons →- Build volume
- 256 x 256 x 256 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 500 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Up to 4 colors
- Enclosure
- No
Low cost open CoreXY printer with optional 4 color CANVAS feeder
Full Elegoo Centauri 2 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo | Elegoo Centauri 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379 | $379 |
| 3 year cost | $379 | $379 |
| Our score | 8.0/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #8 | #37 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not checked | Not checked |
| Build volume | 255 x 255 x 260 mm (Anycubic, Tom's Hardware) | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s, 300 mm/s default, 20,000 mm/s2 (Anycubic); Notebookcheck found 300 mm/s realistic for quality prints | Up to 500 mm/s, 300 mm/s recommended; 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo) |
| Multi color | Yes, 4 colors with the included ACE Pro, 8 with a second unit (Anycubic); ACE Pro dries filament up to 55 C while printing (Tom's Hardware) | Up to 4 colors with the CANVAS system (Combo), with RFID and auto refill (Elegoo); Irish Examiner found multi color printing slow and wasteful versus multi toolhead printers |
| Enclosure | No, open frame bed slinger (Notebookcheck) | No, open frame; no camera or lighting (Tom's Hardware) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, LeviQ 3.0 load cell leveling with auto Z offset (Anycubic, Tom's Hardware) | Yes, automatic leveling and Z offset at startup (Tom's Hardware) |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C, 0.4 mm high flow brass nozzle (Anycubic, Tom's Hardware) | 350 C, 0.4 mm hardened steel nozzle (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 110 C, double sided PEI spring steel plate (Anycubic, Notebookcheck) | Yes, up to 110 C, PEI steel flex plate (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS (Anycubic); Anycubic does not recommend ABS or ASA on the Combo; Tom's Hardware tested PLA, PETG and TPU | PLA, PETG, TPU (Tom's Hardware); ABS, ASA and nylon not recommended without an enclosure (Irish Examiner) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, LAN mode, Anycubic app, USB (Anycubic, Tom's Hardware) | LAN, Wi-Fi, USB flash drive; no cloud needed (Tom's Hardware) |
| Camera | Yes, 720p; the mount must be printed by the user (Anycubic, Notebookcheck) | No (Tom's Hardware) |
| Noise | About 55 dB (Anycubic); Notebookcheck measured 55 to 60 dB(A) at 1 m while printing | No dB figure; Irish Examiner called it somewhat loud |
| Weight | 9.37 kg printer plus 4.6 kg ACE Pro; printer 452.9 x 504.7 x 483 mm (Anycubic) | 15 kg; 500 x 480 x 500 mm (Tom's Hardware) |
| Assembly | n/a | Mostly pre assembled (Tom's Hardware); 30 to 40 minutes for the Combo (Irish Examiner) |
| Best for | budget beginners who mostly print PLA and want to try multi color | budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints |
| Skip if | you need reliable multi color output or want an enclosed printer for ABS | you want a camera or plan to print ABS, ASA or nylon |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo
- Tom's Hardware: A multi color PLA dino print took about 8 h 40 min at an average 130 mm/s with about 100 g of waste. A PETG print took 2 h 4 min with light stringing. TPU printed cleanly at an average 50 mm/s. Source
- Notebookcheck: Good flow up to about 25 mm3/s. 300 mm/s was realistic; a speed Benchy took about 12 minutes with flaws. 55 to 60 dB(A) while printing and about 180 W on PLA. Multi color failed out of the box due to a purge design flaw. Source
Elegoo Centauri 2
- Tom's Hardware: Called it a very good four color CoreXY printer. A four color fidget took 5 h 13 min and a PET-GF part printed at 350 C in 1 h 23 min. 95A TPU fed reliably; softer TPU clogged. Source
- Irish Examiner: Combo assembled in 30 to 40 minutes. PLA, silk PLA, TPU and PETG printed with excellent quality, matching the Centauri Carbon 2. Somewhat loud, and multi color printing was slow. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo or the Elegoo Centauri 2?
The Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo has a published review score and ranks #8 in our 3D printers ranking; the Elegoo Centauri 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo for budget beginners who mostly print PLA and want to try multi color. Pick the Elegoo Centauri 2 for budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints.
What is the difference between the Kobra 3 V2 Combo and the Centauri 2?
Build volume: 255 x 255 x 260 mm (Anycubic, Tom's Hardware) on the Kobra 3 V2 Combo, 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) on the Centauri 2. Print speed: Up to 600 mm/s, 300 mm/s default, 20,000 mm/s2 (Anycubic); Notebookcheck found 300 mm/s… on the Kobra 3 V2 Combo, Up to 500 mm/s, 300 mm/s recommended; 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo) on the Centauri 2. Multi color: Yes, 4 colors with the included ACE Pro, 8 with a second unit (Anycubic); ACE Pro dries… on the Kobra 3 V2 Combo, Up to 4 colors with the CANVAS system (Combo), with RFID and auto refill (Elegoo); Irish… on the Centauri 2.
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