# Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo vs Elegoo Centauri 2

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.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/anycubic-kobra-3-v2-combo-vs-elegoo-centauri-2/

## 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 |

## 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](https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/anycubic-kobra-3-v2-review)
- 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](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Anycubic-Kobra-3-V2-Combo-review-A-3D-printer-between-plug-and-play-genius-and-a-DIY-construction-zone.1083573.0.html)
- Creative Bloq (8/10): Tested for about four months. Single color quality was strong and leveling accurate, but the ACE Pro caused about 99% of errors, and AI spaghetti detection gave false alerts. [Source](https://www.creativebloq.com/3d/after-4-months-of-testing-the-anycubic-kobra-3-v2-im-getting-fed-up)

### 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](https://tomshardware.com/3d-printing/elegoo-centauri-2-combo-review)
- 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](https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41918086.html)

## 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.

Full reviews: [Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/anycubic-kobra-3-v2-combo/index.md), [Elegoo Centauri 2](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/elegoo-centauri-2/index.md)